Irina Ionova

Irina Ionova is a seasoned professional in the mergers and acquisitions sector, currently serving as Deputy Head of M&A at X5 Retail Group since July 2010. With a strong background in M&A and strategy, Irina has also held the position of Senior Project Manager at the same organization. Prior experience includes roles at Sberbank Capital specializing in M&A, and as Senior Investment Manager at NRG Private Equity Advisors. Irina started their career as an Analyst/Associate at Taiga Capital. Academic credentials include a Corporate MBA from the Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO, an accreditation as a Mediator from the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution in England, and a Master's degree in Financial Management from Lomonosov Moscow State University.