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KOSTIANTYN NARYZHNYI
Profile: Senior-level business development professional with over 10 years of experience
driving international market expansion, structuring partnerships, and leading cross-border
projects in complex, regulated sectors. Recognized expert in trade relations EMENA for USAID,
with a proven track record in securing strategic alliances, negotiating multi-million USD
agreements, and managing in-licensing and partnership pipelines.

Extensive exposure to the pharmaceutical sector, including early-career involvement in
developing market entry strategies for pharmaceutical companies and promotion of
pharmaceutical products into African and Middle Eastern markets. Skilled at aligning scientific,
commercial, and regulatory perspectives to deliver sustainable portfolio growth.

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CORE COMPETENCIES

• In-/Out-Licensing & Strategic Partnerships (Pharmaceuticals, Regulated Industries)

• Market Entry Strategy (Africa, Middle East, Europe, Emerging Markets)

• M&A Scouting, Due Diligence & Deal Execution

• Portfolio Development & Commercialisation

• Cross-Functional Project Leadership (R&D, Regulatory, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain)

• Negotiations & Stakeholder Management

• Competitive Landscape & Valuation Analysis

• Government & Institutional Relations

WORK EXPERIENCE

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Ukrainian–Nigerian Trade Mission Ltd | Abuja | Mar 2024 – Present

• Directed market scoping, sectoral analysis, and go-to-market strategy for Ukrainian
and European vendors in agriculture, clean energy, and advanced technology sectors,
with a focus on high-barrier West African markets.

• Designed B2B matchmaking frameworks integrating access to customs/tax databases,
industry intelligence, and regulatory insights to accelerate partner selection and market
entry.
• Negotiated with federal and state-level authorities, including ministries, investment
agencies, and energy infrastructure operators, to secure regulatory clearances and build
strategic alliances.
• Led the development of investment decks and expansion blueprints for multi-country
entry into Nigeria, Ghana, and other ECOWAS markets, adapting positioning to local
demand structures and investor expectations.
• Coordinated high-level trade delegations and multi-stakeholder missions, ensuring
alignment between government agendas, donor programs (incl. USAID), and private
sector interests.
• Introduced market readiness assessments combining policy analysis, competitor
mapping, and distribution network audits to de-risk market entry strategies.

TRADE STRATEGY EXPERT (USAID AGRO PROJECT)

Chemonics Int’l / USA | Mar 2024 – Present

• Delivered comprehensive diagnostics of agrifood value chains in Nigeria, mapping
production, processing, and distribution flows for Ukrainian SMEs seeking West African
market integration.
• Assessed regulatory and non-tariff trade barriers, port logistics constraints, shipping
cost structures, and import policy risks to inform tailored market entry strategies.
• Developed Export Strategy Toolkits combining sector intelligence, partner mapping, and
compliance guidelines, enabling SMEs to navigate customs, standards, and
phytosanitary requirements.
• Facilitated multi-stakeholder engagement between donor agencies, private sector
actors, and Nigerian federal/state ministries to align investment and trade facilitation
priorities.
• Designed and managed trade delegation programs incorporating site visits, B2B
matchmaking, and policy roundtables to accelerate deal flow and market access for
project beneficiaries.
• Integrated evidence-based policy recommendations into project deliverables,
influencing donor-supported interventions and private sector investment planning.

CEO / AGRIBUSINESS LEAD

NanoAgricole Ltd (UA, Nigeria, Kenya) | May 2013 – April 2023

• Scaled and managed multi-country agribusiness operations for a leading agri-input
distributor across West Africa, covering Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya.
• Established end-to-end distribution networks and advisory services for maize and
soybean farmers, integrating technical training and input financing models.

• Negotiated and secured multi-year B2B procurement contracts with agro-industrial
buyers, optimizing cross-border logistics and customs clearance processes.
• Delivered 300% revenue growth over a five-year period through targeted West African
market expansion and product portfolio diversification.
• Partnered with agro R&D institutions to adapt and test products for local agro-
ecological zones, improving farmer adoption rates and yield performance.
• Built a resilient supply chain model mitigating risks from currency fluctuations, seasonal
demand cycles, and import regulations.

EDUCATION

• Master’s in Telecommunications, Kharkiv National University of Radioelectronics,
Ukraine — 2003–2008
Degree recognized as H+ (Class A5) in Germany.
Comprehensive engineering and analytical training with strong emphasis on
quantitative methods, mathematical modeling, and data analysis — foundation highly
relevant to econometric and macroeconomic research.
• Executive Program in Export Strategy, Kyiv-Mohyla Business School, Ukraine — 2016
• PhD Preparatory Studies (Philosophy and English exams completed), Ukraine — 2012–
2013
Postgraduate program not completed.

LANGUAGES

• English – Fluent
• Ukrainian – Native
• Russian – Fluent
• Portuguese – Basic proficiency
• French – Elementary reading

PERSONAL & INTERESTS

• Date of Birth: 18 May 1986
• Gender: Male
• Nationality: Ukrainian
• Residency: Resident of Nigeria, Resident of Portugal
• Marital Status: Married, one child
• Soft Skills: Cross-cultural communication, adaptability, strategic thinking, high analytical
capacity, leadership in multicultural teams
• Lifestyle: Athletic, maintaining a highly healthy lifestyle, free from addictions
• Interests: Economic development in emerging markets, agricultural transformation in
Africa, history of trade, data-driven policy design, hiking and outdoor activities