Олександр

Oleksandr Sharaiev
Birs street, 3, Budapest, 1112, Hungary
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Executive Summary
International executive with 20+ years of leadership experience in paper, packaging and industrial manufacturing sectors across Ukraine and European markets. Proven expertise in plant turnaround, supply chain management, export-import operations, procurement, supply chain optimization and business development
Successfully managed large industrial enterprises with 500+ employees, restored distressed operations to profitability, expanded export activities and implemented cost-reduction and modernization projects. Strong background in international sourcing, logistics, production management, negotiations and strategic partnerships.
Holds an MBA in International Business and combines strategic board-level leadership with agile hands-on execution.
Core Competencies
• Strategic Leadership: General Management, P&L Responsibility, Plant Turnaround, Cost Optimization
• Supply Chain & Ops: Strategic Sourcing, Global Procurement, Logistics, Multi-Modal Transport Optimization
• Commercial Growth: International Business Development, B2B Sales, High-Stakes Contract Negotiation
• Technology & Tools: Production Modernization, ERP/CRM (Bitrix 24, Odoo)
Professional Experience
Supply Director (Raw Materials)
09.2025 – 05.2026
Prydnieprovsky Corrugated Cardboard Plant - Gorodysche/Kyiv, Ukraine
Scope: Led international procurement and supply chain operations for 2,000–2,500 tons/month of raw materials for corrugated sheets and packaging production amid severe market deficits.
• Managed a dedicated procurement team, securing 100% production uptime during critical market shortages and strict quota limitations.
• Mitigated supply chain risks by expanding the EU supplier network and onboarding 2 strategic suppliers in Turkey, boosting sourcing flexibility.
• Optimized multi-modal logistics (truck, rail, and terminal solutions), improving inventory turnover and process sustainability.

CEO
04.2023 - 07.2024
Ecovist LLC – Lutsk, Ukraine
Scope: Headed full operational and commercial launch of a greenfield distribution entity.
• Built an exclusive distribution business for Romanian native corn starch from zero to 1,000+ tons in monthly sales, generating €520,000 in monthly revenue.
• Established robust import, customs, clearance, and distribution workflows tailored for Tier-1 Ukrainian paper and food industry clients.
• Positioned the company as the dominant market supplier of native corn starch; strategically expanded the portfolio with coagulants, citric acid, and xanthan gum sourced from China.

Deputy CEO, Export-Import Director
03.2022 – 04.2023
Poninka Cardboard and Paper Plant – Poninka, Ukraine
Scope: Steered crisis management, strategic procurement, and international trade during wartime conditions.
• Spearheaded export-import operations under extreme market disruptions, successfully driving plant export sales up by 12%.
• Guaranteed uninterrupted inflows of critical raw materials and manufacturing components, preventing operational downtime.
• Synchronized international supplier networks, cross-border logistics, and customer delivery schedules despite massive infrastructure bottlenecks.

CEO
10.2020 – 03.2022
Rogan Cardboard and Paper Plant – Kharkiv, Ukraine
Scope: Full P&L and operational leadership of a large-scale paper manufacturing plant.
• Accelerated production output by over 80% within 18 months via aggressive operational optimization, lean initiatives, and new product development.
• Engineered and executed an energy-efficiency modernization program, replacing gas-based systems with woodchip boiler technology, slashing energy costs by 27%.
CEO
03.2019 – 10.2020
BioPEC LLC - Lutsk, Ukraine
• Directed full operations of one of Ukraine’s largest bioethanol manufacturing facilities.
• Conceptualized and launched a critical internal railway and export infrastructure project, removing logistics bottlenecks.
• Penetrated premium EU markets, successfully diversifying the company's export profile.
CEO
02.2010 – 02.2019
Lutsk Cardboard and Paper Plant - Lutsk, Ukraine
• Orchestrated a comprehensive corporate turnaround of a highly distressed industrial enterprise, restoring long-term financial health.
• Scaled manufacturing output from near-zero to a stable 5,500 tons monthly (3rd cardboard plant by production volume in Ukraine).
• Managed multi-million infrastructure upgrades, including new production lines and energy network modernizations.
• Expanded the product portfolio, capturing market share and driving sustainable profitability.
CEO
09.2005 - 02.2010

Tecsa LLC – Kyiv, Ukraine
• Supervised P&L and commercial strategy for one of Ukraine's largest trading companies specializing in industrial coatings.
Deputy Commercial Director
07.2002 - 06.2005
CJSC Lakma – Kyiv, Ukraine
• Managed nationwide and export B2B sales infrastructure for a leading paint manufacturer.
Financial Director
02.2001 - 06.2002
Rang LLC – Mykolaiv, Ukraine
• Directed financial planning, cash flow optimization, and strategic corporate budgeting.
Education
• MBA in International Business | United Business Institutes (Brussels, Belgium) / Mercer University (Atlanta, USA)
• Degree in Engineering Physics (Diploma with Honors) | Kyiv Polytechnic Institute
Languages
• English: Professional Working Proficiency
• Ukrainian: Native
• Russian: Native