Denis Kanakov

Denis Kanakov is an accomplished Information Technology Portfolio Manager at QNB Group since October 2019, where oversight includes a matrix structure of 43 Project Managers and various IT governance roles across multiple subsidiaries. Notable achievements include automating CAPEX planning processes through the Planview system, significantly enhancing budget allocation accuracy and project approval times, as well as promoting a Synergies Project Culture within the organization. Prior experience includes serving as an Information Technology Program Manager at Citi from December 2010 to October 2019, where Denis led cross-functional Agile teams to improve operational efficiency and automated various processes, achieving notable reductions in error rates. Earlier roles at Citi involved managing digital project portfolios and executing strategic projects that modernized banking operations, while initial experience includes a position as a Finance Auditor at PwC and as a Data Center System Analyst at Citi. Denis holds a Master's degree in Organizational Management from the State University of Management, obtained in 2010.