Vadim Dubrovin, PhD

Vadim Dubrovin, PhD, has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Vadim is currently the Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at YallaHub, an all-in-one e-commerce enabler that facilitates brands' entry into the GCC market. In this role, Vadim is responsible for helping brands sell across multiple channels by aggregating marketplaces, 3PL providers, and warehouses to provide a complete solution.

Prior to their current position, Vadim worked as an Investment Counsel at Linnaeus Capital Partners B.V. from 2017 to 2021. Vadim provided investment advice and guidance during this time. Before that, Vadim served as the Managing Director of Linnaeus Capital Ltd., a management and advisory company to Linnaeus Capital Partners B.V., an independent private equity fund based in Amsterdam.

Vadim has also gained valuable experience as the Executive Vice President at CJSC Management Company SOTSINVESTGARANT from 2009 to 2012, overseeing executive responsibilities. Additionally, they served as the Director for Strategic Investments and M&A at Industrial Investments Holding Company from 2004 to 2008, and as the Head of Strategic Investments and M&A Department at OMZ from 2002 to 2004.

Earlier in their career, Vadim worked as an Insurance Consultant at Allianz AG (Moscow Office) from 2001 to 2002.

Overall, Vadim Dubrovin, PhD, has an extensive background in investment counseling, management, and strategic investments with various companies, highlighting their expertise in the field.

Vadim Dubrovin, PhD, has a strong educational background in economics, finance, and the valuation of high-tech companies. Vadim obtained their Bachelor's degree with Honors in Economics and Finance from the Higher School of Economics, where they studied from 1999 to 2003. Following this, they pursued a Master's degree in Finance at the same institution from 2003 to 2005. In 2003, they also completed the M&A Program at the Euromoney Training Programme in Zagreb, Croatia, earning a certificate. Later, Vadim Dubrovin went on to earn their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Valuation of high-tech companies from the Higher School of Economics, where they studied from 2006 to 2009.