Rafail Salikhov

Rafail Salikhov has extensive experience in the field of information technology and supply chain management, currently serving as the Director of Information Technology Development and Information Technology Business Partner at Lenta since September 2019. Previously, Rafail held the position of Solutions Consulting Director for Russia and CIS at SymphonyAI and was Director of Extended Supply Chain and Advanced Analytics at ALPE consulting. Additionally, Rafail has significant expertise in leading S&OP processes and demand forecasting at Orkla Brands Russia, contributing to substantial improvements in planning accuracy and ROI. Rafail's academic background includes a Ph.D. in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from St. Petersburg State University of Engineering and Economics, along with roles as an Assistant Professor at multiple universities, emphasizing logistics education.