Денис

DENYS YAMKOVENKO
International Business Development | Market Expansion | Strategic Partnerships | Operations
Management

Warsaw, Poland • Kyiv, Ukraine | Citizenship: Ukraine
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
International business development executive and entrepreneur with more than 10 years of experience
across the private, public, and non-profit sectors. Founded and developed businesses in Poland, Portugal,
and Ukraine, acquired B2B clients, built strategic partnerships, led international negotiations, and
coordinated project delivery within the EU regulatory environment.
Combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution, from market analysis, business model development,
and commercial proposals to contract negotiation, international supply coordination, team building, and
operational launch. Experienced in digital technology, renewable energy, education, and healthcare, with a
strong record of engagement with public institutions and international partners.

10+ > €500K 3 countries 25%
years of experience investment raised entrepreneurial experience efficiency improvement

CORE COMPETENCIES
• Business development strategy and market entry • B2B sales and full-cycle deal management
• Strategic partnerships and channel development • International negotiations and commercial
contracts
• Operations management and team building • Project, budget, and risk management
• Digital transformation and process optimisation • International procurement, supply, and Incoterms
• Fundraising and investor relations • Regulatory engagement in Ukraine and the EU

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Co-Founder and President of the Management Board
Fluxora Energy Sp. z o.o. | Poland | September 2024 - Present
Renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable technology solutions for EU markets.
• Lead the company's strategic and operational development, including business model design, commercial
and investment proposals, and market entry planning.
• Develop partnerships with equipment manufacturers and technology companies in Asia and lead supplier
sourcing, assessment, and selection.
• Lead negotiations on pricing, technical specifications, volumes, payment terms, warranties, and long-term
cooperation.
• Coordinate the preparation and execution of international commercial agreements and oversee contractual
obligations and operational risks.
• Manage the full international supply cycle, including order placement, production monitoring,
transportation, customs clearance, and delivery.
• Analyse regulatory requirements, technical standards, and EU funding mechanisms to support the
development of energy projects.
Founder and Managing Director
RMCY IT Solutions Unipessoal, LDA | Portugal | June 2023 - September 2026
Digital transformation, process automation, and IT solutions for European clients.
• Built the company's business model, operating structure, and management system and established an
international team.
• Acquired B2B clients across the EU, identified their needs, prepared commercial proposals, and negotiated
terms of cooperation.
• Coordinated contract execution, budgeting, technical requirements, and fulfilment of contractual obligations.
• Managed the full lifecycle of digital projects, from business process analysis through implementation and
testing to client handover.
• Delivered solutions that improved operational efficiency by up to 25% while maintaining GDPR and
information security compliance.
Founder and Managing Director
Smile Bar | Ukraine | December 2021 - July 2024
Health and personal care business.
• Led business strategy, operations, team management, budgeting, procurement, marketing, and brand
development.
• Increased annual revenue by 40% through a digital growth strategy and improvements to customer
management processes.
• Maintained business continuity and retained the team throughout the full-scale war.

State Expert for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration
Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine | Ukraine | August 2018 - April 2023
• Served as the ministry's lead coordinator for European and Euro-Atlantic integration.
• Coordinated deliverables under Ukraine's cooperation with the EU and NATO and facilitated collaboration
among ministry departments, public authorities, and external partners.
• Led the preparation of strategic, analytical, and reporting materials on public policy and Ukraine's
international commitments.
• Represented the ministry in interagency consultations and working meetings with Ukrainian and
international partners.
• Coordinated monitoring of government plans, recommendations, and management decisions and supported
three key interagency initiatives.
Project Manager
NGO Foundation for Support of Fundamental Research | Ukraine | January 2016 - July 2018
• Managed the full project lifecycle, including concept development, work planning, budgeting, execution,
reporting, and closure.
• Prepared project proposals, budgets, and analytical materials in line with donor and partner requirements.
• Organised team delivery, assessed risks, and introduced quality control procedures.
English and Chinese Translator and Interpreter
LIR COMERC LLC | Ukraine | March - September 2015
• Provided interpreting and translation support during international negotiations and translated legal,
commercial, and technical materials.

EDUCATION
Master's Degree in Public Management and Administration
National Academy for Public Administration under the President of Ukraine | 2020
Master's Degree in International Business
Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics | 2018
Master's Degree in Chinese and English Translation
Kyiv National Linguistic University | 2017

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• International Business and Incoterms 2020 - ICC Academy, 2023
• EU Accession and Domestic Affairs - University of Latvia, 2022
• Gender Impact Assessment and Policy Development, 2018
• IELTS - Overall Band 7.0, 2020

LANGUAGES

Ukrainian - Native English - C1

Russian - Fluent Chinese - Intermediate

Polish - Basic German - Basic