Maryna

Marina Khanova SUMMARY

Business & Sustainability Manager International business and sustainability professional with over eight
years of experience in project management, strategic partnerships, and
innovation initiatives across private and multilateral sectors. Proven
track record in designing and implementing sustainability programs,
utilizing a systems approach to drive inclusive development and
gender equality, particularly within diverse cultural contexts and
across consulting, technology, and automotive industries.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UN Women, Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Analyst
June 2024 – Sep 2025 | Kyiv, Ukraine
▪ Promoting Women’s Participation in STEAM (Science, Technology,
Engineering, Art, Math) and innovation through CSO-led
[open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) Partnerships
+380 97875843 ▪ Initiating the research of the current technical capacity and
innovation needs of Ukrainian CSOs to enhance their impact and
[open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) operational capacity
Kyiv, Ukraine/Munich, Germany ▪ Leading project/program implementation, including comprehensive
budget oversight (~$500k) and partner reporting, ensuring financial
EDUCATION transparency and accountability in line with organizational rules
and regulations
M.Sc., Sustainable Resource Management,
Technical University of Munich ▪ Coordinating diverse multi-stakeholder networks of experts and
2021 – 2023 | Munich, Germany partners in Ukraine within the EU4GE regional program for Eastern
Partnership countries to promote gender equality through
M.Sc. Economics, International Relations, innovation initiatives
Kharkiv National University of Economics ▪ Providing analytical research, situational analysis, and technical
2009 – 2010 | Kharkiv, Ukraine support for programmatic data and knowledge management
B.A., Economics, International Relations, ▪ Supporting workshops, e.g., preparation of presentations,
Kharkiv National University of Economics translation, providing input into topic and agenda development
2010 – 2011 | Kharkiv, Ukraine BMW Group, Sustainability Analyst (Master’s Thesis)
Kharkiv Specialized School #29 April 2023 – October 2023 | Munich, Germany
with in-depth study of English and German ▪ Led the project to develop an information concept for a sustainable
1995 – 2005 | Kharkiv, Ukraine car journey to enhance BMW's sustainability strategy and
strengthen BMW’s position as a climate-conscious innovator
Kharkiv School of Chorus (Class Piano)
1995-2004 | Kharkiv, Ukraine ▪ Conducted research across the US and German markets, utilizing
behavioral science and statistical analysis to develop strategic
recommendations for BMW’s corporate sustainability
communications
IT SKILLS
Microsoft, Customer Success Account Manager (Internship)
Microsoft Office Oct 2022 – April 2023 | Munich, Germany
Tableau ▪ Supported Manufacturing Team, Microsoft Sustainability
PowerBI Community, with the adoption of sustainability tools and services
▪ Contributed to the development of the Manufacturing internal
LANGUAGES strategy for the Microsoft Germany 2024 Growth Plan
Ukrainian native Boston Consulting Group, Business Services Specialist
Tatar native June 2013 – January 2020 | Atlanta, USA (5 years) | Kyiv, Ukraine
English fluent ▪ Provided decision support to Senior Advisors (C-Suite Executives),
German B2.2 Partners, and project teams by conducting business research,
gathering intelligence for the preparation of project proposals
French A1.2
▪ Recommended and implemented new operational procedures and
features to optimize organizational and team’s processes
▪ Participated in cross-functional team collaboration, involving
various senior BCG staff (i.e., Senior Advisors’ sponsors, BCG Senior
Partners, Account Managers, etc.)
▪ Managed billing responsibilities for Senior Advisors and project
teams, including quarterly and year-end financial statements.
▪ Planned and managed multiple large-scale events with up to 200+
attendees for Senior Advisors team and local Atlanta and Kyiv
offices