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Ivo R

Strategic Legal & Corporate Advisor | Board & Council Member | Aviation, M&A, Company & Debt Restruc

About Me

Strategy, business and restructuring adviser with more than 15 years of experience supporting companies in regulated and asset-intensive sectors across Europe, including aviation, fintech and other cross-border industries. Extensive experience working with management teams, shareholders and boards on company group restructurings, organisational change, cross-border projects and the implementation of new business structures and processes. Particular focus on aviation, including airline strategy, fleet utilisation, ACMI, investor onboarding, operational improvement and the evaluation of new business models in complex, regulated environments.

Jurisdiction

Region: Europe

Experience

Seniority LevelC-Suite
Years of Experience15-20 years
Current StatusActive
Business and Legal AdvisorBaker Tilly Baltics AS
2008 - Present

Supporting international clients on cross-border projects, restructurings and organisational matters in regulated and operationally complex sectors. • Worked on company group restructurings, reorganisations and cross-border projects involving up to 4 European jurisdictions simultaneously. • Supported the redesign and optimisation of group structures across 3 European jurisdictions. • Participated in projects involving the consolidation and restructuring of assets with a total value of approximately EUR 60 million. • Assisted management teams and shareholders with changes to organisational structures, allocation of functions and implementation of new business processes. • Coordinated projects involving management, external advisers and different stakeholder groups. • Prepared agreements and other documentation supporting restructurings, long-term cooperation and ongoing operations.

Supervisory Board MemberAS RAF-AVIA
2015 - 2025

Member of the supervisory board of a regional airline operating in an EASA-regulated environment. • Helped shape the airline’s strategic direction, including restructuring options, business model alternatives and long-term development scenarios. • Participated in decisions relating to aircraft phase-out, onboarding of new aircraft types and evaluation of opportunities in the regional turboprop and cargo aircraft market. • Analysed the airline’s main operational and commercial challenges, including weak unit economics, fleet utilisation, charter activity, ACMI opportunities and cost structure. • Worked with management on measures to improve operational and financial performance, including organisational changes, redesign of internal functions and increased aircraft utilisation. • Evaluated strategic alternatives including expansion into commercial drone operations and the future role and positioning of the airline’s MRO activities. • Developed business proposals and investor materials in connection with recapitalisation and potential investor onboarding. • Worked on solutions intended to align the interests of existing shareholders and new investors, including governance, ownership and capital structure. • Participated in discussions with shareholders, investors, creditors, lessors and other stakeholders regarding restructuring and the future direction of the airline. • Reviewed OCC, SMS and other operational processes with a focus on improving resilience, efficiency and performance.

Founder / Business and Legal AdviserInvictum Solutions SIA
2018 - Present

Founded and independently developed an advisory business supporting clients on legal, organisational and business matters in regulated and asset-intensive sectors. • Independently led projects involving restructurings, new business initiatives and changes to organisational and operating models. • Worked on the restructuring and reorganisation of a business group with a total asset value of approximately EUR 120 million. • Worked with clients on planning, coordination and implementation of complex projects involving several jurisdictions and stakeholders. • Developed and evaluated new business concepts, including their organisational, operational and commercial aspects. • Supported negotiations and prepared documentation in connection with investors, business partners and service providers. • Worked on selected aviation-related projects involving operational models, asset use and organisational structure.

Project LeadInvictum Aero – Aviation Strategy Project
2023 - Present

Developing an aviation-focused business concept exploring alternative aircraft access, utilisation and ownership models in general aviation. • Developed the overall concept, positioning and operating model for a business focused on dry lease, co-ownership and other aircraft access structures. • Analysed the commercial, operational and organisational viability of different aircraft ownership and utilisation models. • Evaluated the interaction between aircraft utilisation, cost structure, customer needs and operational constraints. • Developed practical frameworks for assessing operational viability, asset strategy and the allocation of responsibilities between stakeholders. • Worked on concepts involving aircraft access, fleet utilisation, pricing, customer segmentation and long-term operating structure. • Researched and compared different business models in general aviation, including ownership, leasing, shared use and managed access arrangements. • Coordinated the development of the project independently, including market analysis, concept design, business logic and external communication.

Education

Masters of Professional Master’s Degree in LawUniversity of Latvia
2006 - 2008
Degree of Bachelor’s Degree in LawUniversity of Latvia
2003 - 2025

Skills

Core skills0
Languages3

Languages

English
Russian
German