Valentin Laykov

Valentin Laykov is an experienced business development leader currently serving as Head of Business Development for LATAM and Brazil at inDrive since August 2022. Laykov has successfully driven sustainable revenue and GMV growth across 15 countries and launched a new version of the last-mile product in early 2024. Prior to this role, Laykov was Head of Business Development for MENA and Africa, achieving triple-digit growth and expanding into new markets. A previous position as Growth Manager at AliExpress Россия involved optimizing revenue through defect rate management and launching significant projects in the food-tech sector. Additionally, valuable contributions were made at BAT in various roles, including Consumer Experience Manager, where consumer experience frameworks were established and enhanced. An educational background includes a Master's degree in Project Management and Business Administration and a Bachelor's degree in Organizational and Entrepreneurial Management from the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration.