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OKSANA EVENKO
Chief Operating Officer | Business Development | International Logistics
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-driven Chief Operating Officer with 25+ years of senior leadership experience across international
logistics, freight forwarding, trade, manufacturing, and financial services. Proven track record of building
operational models from scratch, managing multimodal supply chains (Ocean, Road, Rail), developing agent
networks, and growing enterprise client portfolios. Experienced in direct negotiations with shipping lines and
international partners. Adaptive management style with strong entrepreneurial mindset, financial
accountability, and ability to scale businesses in dynamic environments.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Chief Operating Officer
Amadeus Marine
2024 – Present | International Logistics & Freight Forwarding
• Design and implementation of the end-to-end operational model for the international freight forwarding
business, including business processes, interaction structures, operational standards and control
systems.
• Management of multimodal logistics operations across container (Ocean), road, and rail freight
corridors.
• Formation and development of agent networks in countries of origin to ensure competitive coverage and
service quality.
• Commercial negotiations with major shipping lines (MSC, COSCO, Maersk and others) to secure
competitive and consolidated freight rates.
• Development of door-to-door logistics solutions with full quality control across every stage of the supply
chain.
• Building and managing operational, customer service, and sales teams — including recruitment,
onboarding, and KPI-driven performance management.
• Expansion and diversification of the client portfolio: importers, distributors, manufacturers.
• Financial efficiency control of the operational division, including accounts receivable management and
risk mitigation.
• Implementation of operational KPIs, analytics systems, and execution quality standards.
• Strategic business development and scaling of the logistics direction in collaboration with CEO and
shareholders.
Key Achievements:
• Established and launched the operational model for the logistics division from the ground up.
• Built cross-functional teams across operations, customer service, and sales from scratch.
• Secured competitive freight rate agreements with Tier-1 shipping lines, resulting in measurable cost
advantages for clients.

Business Development Manager
Metalmont s.r.l | Revine Lago, Italy
09/2022 – 10/2024 | Manufacturing | metalmont.it
• Analysis of financial data to develop cost-cutting policies and revenue-generating strategies.
• Development and oversight of market research plans focused on identification of new business
prospects.
• Key account management and establishment of new client relationships.
• Development and implementation of commercial strategies targeted at boosting revenue growth and
market presence.
• Supervision and coordination of commercial operations including supply chain, sales, marketing and
business development.
• Development and management of project budgets; operational management focused on efficient use of
resources.
Achievements:
 • Identified and addressed emerging business opportunities leading to a 40% increase in revenue within
one year.
• Successfully developed and launched a new sales strategy entering new markets.

Chief Commercial Officer
Grain Capital | Odesa, Ukraine
12/2021 – 09/2022 | Manufacturing / Grain Trade | zeo.ua
• Management of commercial and industrial sales; team supervision.
• Marketing, procurement and logistics strategy planning and drafting.
• Drafting and modification of new market pricing penetration strategy.
• Establishment of high-performing sales and procurement teams for end-to-end deal execution.

Chief Commercial Officer
ADEPT GROUP | Odesa, Ukraine
12/2020 – 10/2021 | Manufacturing | adept-group.biz
• Management of commercial and industrial sales; team supervision.
• Establishing KPI-based accountability, remuneration and bonus systems.
• Conducting regular marketing analysis; financial and revenue management support.
Achievements:
• Systematisation of the Commercial Department. Signed co-operation agreement with a German factory,
developing a joint brand.

Chief Operational Officer — Ukraine & Global Development
CISS GROUP | Odesa, Ukraine
08/2017 – 12/2020 | Financial & Insurance Services | ciss-group.com
• General management of the branch; development and implementation of marketing & sales strategy.
• P&L / financial reporting; budget management.
• Networking with key clients at international events: Posidonia (Greece), Nor-Shipping (Norway), Global
Grain Asia (Singapore), GAFTA Dinner (London), Black Sea Grain (Ukraine), Global Grain (Switzerland)
and others.
Achievements:
• Set up and expanded a new line of business from scratch (registration, personnel recruitment and
training). Established GAFTA & FOSFA accredited laboratory. Opened new branches in Russia, Turkey,
Egypt.

Chief Operating Officer
VELTA LTD | Odesa, Ukraine
09/2014 – 02/2017
• Generation, development and implementation of sales and marketing strategy.
• P&L / financial reporting; pricing strategy development; budget and progress management.
Achievements:
• Delivered 100% on-time/on-budget realisation of major projects. Managed full organisational
restructuring, retaining 20% of key staff and recruiting new qualified personnel.

Managing Director / Partner
JV Adriafruit | Odesa, Ukraine
04/2011 – 03/2014
• Development of operational strategy covering all commercial functions: sales, purchases, marketing,
business development and customer support.
• Opening and development of logistics centres; brand development; budget management.
Achievements:
• Opened a new line of business from scratch. Secured 15% new market share within 6 months. Built
partnerships with key distribution companies.

Head of Commercial and Logistics Departments
Polly Group Ukraine | Odesa, Ukraine
09/2000 – 02/2011
 • Organisation and development of the logistics department: freight forwarding, shipping agent allocation,
customs clearance.
• Streamlining and development of the chartering department: containers, vessels, trucks management.
• Establishing & developing procurement and sales departments (B2B/B2C); SCM system management.
Achievements:
• Grew the company from 10 to 1,200 employees with 12 branches in Ukraine and 3 abroad, achieving
40% market share within 5 years. Established door-to-door SCM.

Key Account Manager
Ceres Terminals Inc | Odesa, Ukraine
10/1996 – 05/1999
• Negotiations with potential and key clients; pricing policy optimisation; key account maintenance.

EDUCATION

Diploma in Chartering Management
Lloyd's Maritime Academy, London, UK | 2003–2004

LL.B in Civil and Business Law
National University 'Odesa Law Academy', Ukraine | 1999–2002

BSc in Management, Economics & Finance
University of St Andrews, UK | 1997–1999

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Finance for TOP Management — Kyiv-Mohyla Business School (2019)
• Master of B2B / B2C — National Training Agency (2009)
• Practice of Maritime Business: Management & Investments — International Legal Service (2007)

LANGUAGES
Ukrainian (Native) • English (C2 — Proficient) • German (C1 — Advanced) • Russian (C2 — Proficient)

KEY COMPETENCIES
• Multimodal logistics operations management: Ocean (Container), Road, Rail, Air
• International freight forwarding & customs clearance
• Negotiations with shipping lines (MSC, COSCO, Maersk) — rate acquisition & consolidation
• Agent network development in countries of origin
• Building operational models from scratch: processes, standards, KPIs
• Enterprise client portfolio development: importers, distributors, manufacturers
• Team formation, recruitment, and management (Operations, Customer Service, Sales)
• P&L management, financial reporting, accounts receivable control
• Supply chain planning and door-to-door service delivery
• Adaptive management, entrepreneurial mindset, strategic growth