Grigoriy Zadorozhniy, MBA, MA

Strategy | Investment | General Management

Russia

About

A dynamic strategy, new business development, commercial and general management professional with extensive experience in building materials/construction chemicals, industrial adhesives, construction equipment and automotive glass industries in Russia, Central Asia, Europe and the USA. 
 Areas of expertise: - General management, operational management, commercial management - Strategic Development (corporate and business strategies), M&A Project Management, New Business Development, Strategic Marketing - Project Appraisal, Business Evaluation, Business Planning, Financial Analysis & Projection - Greenfield Investment Project Management for Gypsum Quarries, Plasterboard and Gypsum/Cement based Dry Mixes Production Localization - Production Outsourcing, Production under Licensing, Capital Procurement, Strategic Sourcing - Relationship Management (Government/Public/Community/Customer/Industry Relations) - Tax Incentives, Permitting, Regulatory and Land Affairs Management

Experience

  • Group Business Development Director at SMIKOM Group of Companies
    Nov 2025 - Present · 9 mos

    Corporate strategic development and M&A

  • Managing Director at Kesto (formerly Finish Kiilto), Bergauf Group of Companies
    Oct 2024 - Nov 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Strategic and operational management of industrial and construction adhesives business (Kesto JSC) during integration phase.

  • Strategy and M&A Director at BERGAUF
    Dec 2023 - Nov 2025 · 2 yrs

    Strategic development (corporate/portfolio and business strategies), new business development, M&A and integration management.

  • Strategy and Development Head at Saint-Gobain
    Sep 2022 - Nov 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Led strategic projects in Russia and Central Asia, including greenfield investment and M&A projects.

  • Construction Business Unit Director Russia (Formworks & Scaffolding) at PERI
    Apr 2020 - Jul 2022 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Strategic and operational management of PERI Construction business in Russia (formwork and scaffolding solutions for customers in residential, non-residential, industrial and infrastructural segments).