Vadim Z.

Vadim Z. is an experienced professional in the fields of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and corporate venture capital, currently serving as the Head of M&A/Corporate VC at Qiwi since October 2022. With a robust background that includes roles as Acting Head and Investment Manager at Qiwi, Vadim has successfully managed complex M&A and corporate VC deals, overseeing the entire process from initiation to execution. Prior experience includes a Senior Investment Manager position at an Investment Fund, where Vadim managed a portfolio of seven companies and closed over ten deals, as well as structured a $3.5 million crowdlending investment fund for SMEs. Additional roles include Board Member at GELAR, Investment Project Manager at SME Bank, and Corporate Finance Specialist at GV Gold. Vadim holds dual Bachelor’s degrees in Economics and Finance from both The London School of Economics and Political Science and the State University — Higher School of Economics.