Valery Hurynovich

As the COO of Binevir LLC, I have led our team to the forefront of the U.S. infrastructure sector through our expertise in fiberglass reinforcement. With a strong focus on operational excellence, we've successfully expanded the utilization of our advanced FRP products to over 300 locations nationwide, demonstrating our dedication to providing long-lasting and environmentally friendly construction materials.
Under my leadership, we have prioritized strategic research and development efforts, resulting in the development of high-value product strategies that have significantly impacted various markets. By implementing cutting-edge management practices, we have broadened our market presence and markedly improved our operational profitability, all in line with our vision of pioneering a corrosion-free future in infrastructure.
• Transforming the company’s strategic vision into tangible steps for growth by spearheading organization-wide goal setting, driving performance management, and overseeing annual operations planning
• Manage the ERP system implementation to achieve end-to-end visibility that gains a comprehensive understanding of critical aspects: capacity, sourcing, supplies, inventory service, support obligations, operations, status reporting, and financials
• Efficiently managed the development of facilities in the European part of Turkey, overseeing a $14M budget to cover assessment, planning, design, construction, management, registrations, and approvals
• Crafting a highly impactful sales strategy, poised to drive budgeting, forecasting, business planning, lead generation, resulting in a substantial surge in sales and profits
• Taking charge of end-to-end operations, effectively leading both direct and indirect reports while consistently providing detailed quarterly updates to board members and the owner, ensuring well-informed decision-making

CEO at Galen LLC, one of the leading industry players dedicated to offering solutions that guarantee corrosion-free infrastructure and extended life cycles in the years to come. As of mid-2021, the company has operated three production sites and maintained three offices in Russia and the USA. I managed a dynamic team of professionals and have successfully overseen the evolution of our company from a mono-product manufacturer to a forward-thinking, technologically advanced, and innovative organization.
• Managed day-to-day operations and implemented the company's strategy to increase capacity utilization year-on-year
• Overseen the company's projects and assets to align with the strategic plan
• Managed strategic relationships with suppliers, business partners, regulatory agencies, and critical distributors
• Promoted cross-functional cooperation and communication within the company
• Built a well-trained, motivated, and focused workforce
• Sales increased by over 800% within eight years
• Saudi Aramco Corp qualification for product, operations, and vendor relations (9COM)
• Launched products in the markets of Western Europe, Northern Europe, and the Middle East

As the Investment Director at JSC RUSNANO, I was responsible for overseeing the investment fund dedicated to developing the nanoindustry. My role involved managing a team to assess the fair value and ensure coordination of acquired assets. The equity portfolio under my management covered a value of over $52 million. The businesses within the portfolio spanned across various sectors, including construction materials, petrochemistry and catalysis, oil refining, and energy:
• Equity research and valuation
• Investment analysis: new investment opportunities & search
• Business plan control and implementation
• Assets roadshow and sales

Head of Corporate Sales at TOP-4 Russian pension fund with over $3bn in AUM, A++ rating, 1,5m customers. In charge of day-to-day sales operations and acquisitions of corporate customers:
• Doubled new sales to 1,8bn rub in 2012
• Cut acquisition cost by 17%
• Increased fourfold the fund's presence by new industries to 0,92 bn rub in 2012

Managing Director at the European office of the largest Russian furniture manufacturer (Stolplit Group). $400 million sales yearly. 2800 employees. Over 2000 branded stores in CIS and Eastern Europe. In charge of all European retail and wholesale operations:
• Strengthened client relationships with regular communication, timely project delivery, and high-quality services

• Launched innovative products that captured new market share while maintaining competitive pricing structures

• Implemented robust financial controls and reporting systems, ensuring accurate forecasting and budget management
• Increased sales by 420%

International Project Development Manager at a leading Eastern European lingerie manufacturer. Managed a team for the evaluation and acquisition of retail chains. 6 brands.
Production sites - 5 countries, 2063 employees. Over 680 branded stores in 23 countries:
• Retail chain operations optimization
• Full cycle of retail chain management (market analysis and segmentation, forecasting, budgeting, business plan implementation, requirements writing, testing and focus groups, training)
Business Operations Manager Splendo Polska – Silvano Fashion Group (04.2008 – 01.2009)

Head of sales at TOP-1 sales agency in Western Europe. In charge of sales teams and product development (290 employees, four offices, three countries), have managed to rebuild retail sales discipline and multiplied sales results:

· Launched new sales channels (venue, DTD, POSGI) and rebuilt existing distribution network

· Established the modified product line (a combined product offering from an insurance company, bank, and airline)

· Cut acquisition cost by 26%

Project Head MOBIDATA Russia (06.2006 – 10.2006)
Project Head MOBIDATA Czech Republic (11.2006 – 07.2007)

• Tracked project performance to analyze the successful completion of short-term
• Supported project managers in managing schedules and milestones.
• Prepared and filed documents and collected data to track performance and efficiency.
• Identified project scopes, constraints, risks, and deadlines