Hello, I'm Marina Syrkova.
12+ years of experience in international strategy, operations, and business development across LATAM, MENA, Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa and the CIS. Ex-McKinsey analyst with 7+ years of hands-on leadership in full-cycle market launches — from go-to-market strategy and legal setup to localization and operational scale-up.
Details
- Professional CategoryConsulting & Advisory
- Years of Relevant Experience10-15 years
- Seniority LevelC-Suite
- Consulting Rate (Hourly)250
Headline
Chief Business Officer | Business Expansion & GTM Strategy | Ex-McKinsey | Emerging Markets Operator
Experience
Business Analyst
McKinsey & CompanyOctober 2015 - September 2018Strategy, Growth and Transformation Projects
- Led KPI transformation programs through 100+ executive interviews, enabling data-driven performance management across government and corporate sectors
- Developed the go-to-market strategy and operating model for a low-cost airline launched by a leading European aviation group
- Delivered strategic benchmarking and market entry recommendations across 40+ countries in consumer, banking and energy sectors
- Contributed to a long-term national development strategy (Vision 2035) for one of the CIS countries, identifying key growth opportunities in tourism, sustainability, culture and energyStrategy, Growth and Transformation Projects - Led KPI transformation programs through 100+ executive interviews, enabling data-driven performance management across government and corporate sectors - Developed the go-to-market strategy and operating model for a low-cost airline launched by a leading European aviation group - Delivered strategic benchmarking and market entry recommendations across 40+ countries in consumer, banking and energy sectors - Contributed to a long-term national development strategy (Vision 2035) for one of the CIS countries, identifying key growth opportunities in tourism, sustainability, culture and energy
Senior Project Manager
Global Innovations LabOctober 2018 - June 2020- Led strategic education and digital transformation projects, managing cross-functional teams and delivering system-level innovation
- Built and managed international partnerships across France, Benelux, Finland, and Egypt
- Conducted market research, hosted client workshops in Paris and drove business development in Europe and North Africa
Business Development Director - Large Enterprises
MaverickaJuly 2020 - May 2023- Closed strategic deals with enterprise clients ($100M+ revenue) across MENA, Russia & Eastern Europe
- Built and led a high-performing sales team from scratch, driving revenue growth in competitive B2B landscape
- Delivered advanced planning & analytics solutions to unicorns and Fortune 500-level companies in transformation
Chief Business Officer
Relevant/Notable employerTYMYMay 2023 - CurrentInternational business development and global operations.
Driving the full go-to-market cycle: market analysis, client acquisition, legal setup, contract negotiations and localization for TYMY.
Industry
- Financial Services
- Professional Services
- Technology, Information and Media
Specific Jurisdictions That I'm Qualified In or Can Cover
Brazil
Indonesia
Uzbekistan
Russia
Kazakhstan
United Arab Emirates
Azerbaijan
Language(s)
- English
- Russian
Education
Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO)
MastersInternational BusinessAugust 2017 - June 2019
Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation
DegreeFinanceAugust 2013 - June 2017
I am interested in
- Professional / Business Networking
- Career Opportunities
- Providing Services based on my Expertise
- Building my online Brand / Presence