Ekaterina Kharitonova, FCCA/ PMP

Ekaterina Kharitonova, FCCA/ PMP, has a diverse work experience across various industries. Ekaterina started their career at Anheuser-Busch InBev as a Fixed Assets Accountant and later worked as a Corporate Auditor for Russia and Ukraine. Ekaterina then transitioned to the Mission of Rossotrudnichestvo in the UK, where they served as a Project Coordinator and Event Manager.

In 2012, Ekaterina joined Cisco, where they held multiple roles. As a Corporate Compliance and Governance Manager for Russia and Ukraine, they ensured adherence to regulatory requirements. Ekaterina then moved on to become the Digital Solutions Strategy and Market Development Manager for Russia and CIS countries, where they developed a holistic proposal for a Smart+Safe City project in Russia. Ekaterina also led the organization of a Smart City tour for the Dubai IoT World Forum.

At Cisco, Ekaterina's final role was as a Senior Digital Transformation Manager for Russia, Middle East, and Europe. Ekaterina generated significant sales pipelines for Smart City and Industrial IoT solutions, designed and delivered innovative digital transformation solutions, and established strong relationships with internal and external customers. Ekaterina also represented Cisco at industry events and conferences.

After their tenure at Cisco, Ekaterina worked as a Strategy and Business Development Consultant for a startup, where they designed an Augmented Reality solution for kids' education. Ekaterina developed a product launch strategy, sales roadmap, and financial business model for the solution, which were used for grants application.

In 2019, Ekaterina joined Smart Mobile Labs as a Key Account Manager, where they managed key client relationships. Ekaterina then moved to their current role as a Project Manager at SkyFive.world, where they are responsible for overseeing projects.

Ekaterina's work experience showcases their expertise in project management, strategy development, business development, digital transformation, compliance, and event management. Ekaterina has a proven track record of generating sales pipelines, designing solutions, and establishing strong relationships with customers. With their diverse background, they bring a well-rounded skill set to their current role.

Ekaterina Kharitonova, FCCA/ PMP has a diverse education history. Ekaterina completed their Bachelor's Degree in Applied Accounting at Oxford Brookes University from 2008 to 2012, specializing in the field of Accounting and Finance. In 2011 and 2012, they attended Kaplan International College London to pursue the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualification in Accounting and Finance.

Prior to their studies in the accounting field, Ekaterina attended the Moscow Aviation Institute (National Research University) from 2003 to 2008. During this time, they earned a Specialist Diploma with honors in Engineer-economist, Enterprise Management.

Ekaterina later obtained additional certifications to enhance their professional skills. In 2017, Ekaterina received the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute. Furthermore, in 2018, they obtained certifications in Digital Transformation, Cloud Architecture: Core Concepts, Developing Your Emotional Intelligence, and Leading with Emotional Intelligence from LinkedIn.

Additionally, Ekaterina obtained certification as an Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) from the global body of professional accountants in 2008. Ekaterina also holds a Business English Certificate from the University of Cambridge, and they completed a course in Excel for Advanced Financial Analysis from Xilos.