Gene Naftulyev

Gene Naftulyev is a highly experienced operations and business consulting expert with a robust background in organizational management and strategic improvement. Currently serving as Senior Partner in the Operations Consulting Practice at Wizard of Ads™ since February 2023, Gene has also held key leadership roles including Managing Partner at Naftulyev, LLC, where services encompass operation process improvement and M&A consulting. Past positions include various interim Chief Operating Officer roles focusing on restructuring and efficiency at Pineapple Company, You Everywhere Now, and Native Commerce. With a blend of hands-on management experience as a Chief Executive Officer for Small Batch Audio and strong marketing insight as VP Marketing Co-Founder at Decadent Minimalist Inc, Gene Naftulyev has consistently driven operational cost reductions and enhanced business practices throughout their career. Education includes studies in Marketing and Business Management at the Wizard Academy School of Marketing and the University of Minnesota.