Valeriy Polyakov, Leading M&A Project Manager

Valeriy Polyakov

Leading M&A Project Manager

SIEMENS LLC

Location
Russian Federation
Education
Master's degree, MBA degree with concentration in accounting and finance
Experience
22 years, 5 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :22 years, 5 Months

Leading M&A Project Manager at SIEMENS LLC
  • Russian Federation - Moscow
  • November 2010 to July 2022

• Managed M&A, carve-out and divestiture transactions by performing due diligence, developing transaction structures and project workplans, analyzing industries' attractiveness, valuing assets and investment projects, leading cross-functional project teams, and integrating acquired businesses within the Siemens Russia Regional Company.

• Coordinated and led the central departments of Siemens LLC in the registration, deregistration or liquidation of Joint Ventures/Affiliated Companies/Rep Offices/Branches/Permanent Establishments in Russia, Belarus and Central Asia in close collaboration with HQ M&A and Shareholder Controlling teams.

• Prepared project progress reports for regional management and Siemens HQ to ensure efficient project communication.

• Ensured successful closing of numerous M&A, de-merger, and divestiture projects among them: Siemens Energy carve-out, Siemens Mobility carve-out, Siemens Healthcare carve-out, Metal Technologies carve out, Microbiology divestiture, Dresser-Rand and Siemens High Voltage Products mergers with the Siemens Russia Regional Company.

• Advised business units on real estate issues in M&A and joint venture transactions.

• Managed real estate due diligence and consulting projects and supervised project teams.

• Awarded the title of the Best Siemens Russia Employee for the successful closing of the Siemens Mobility carve-out in 2018.

Leading M&A Project Manager at SIEMENS LLC
  • Russian Federation
  • November 2010 to July 2022
Acquisition Manager at RUTLEY RUSSIA ASSET MANAGEMENT LTD
  • Russian Federation - Moscow
  • June 2007 to January 2009

• Originated and managed real estate acquisitions by developing the firm's project pipeline, maintaining client relationships, and sourcing new investment opportunities.

• Analyzed financial returns and project risks of potential acquisitions, made recommendations on the viability of investments and proposed transaction terms.

• Executed equity and debt investments by structuring transactions, valuing acquisition targets, negotiating letters of intent, sale & purchase and loan documentation, shareholder agreements, and managing cross-border asset restructuring projects.

• Collected and analyzed project information through comprehensive market research, legal, technical, financial and tax due diligence of prospective investee companies, and bank term sheet reviews.

• Executed a $20mln car dealership sale-leaseback share purchase transaction (Aprelevka, the Moscow region), negotiated an acquisition of a $40mln shopping center in Rostov-on-Don (share purchase transaction), and a $10mln loan in respect of development of a multi-building logistics complex in the Moscow Region.

• Supervised and ensured guidance for a team of analysts.

Investment Director at COMSTRIN DEVELOPMENT LTD
  • Russian Federation - Moscow
  • February 2007 to June 2007

• Managed investments in green-field development projects by structuring transactions, negotiating letters of intent, sale & purchase and shareholder agreement documentation.

• Structured and negotiated a JV for the development of a 80, 000 sqm logistics complex in Novosibirsk, Russia.

Investment Director at RAVEN RUSSIA PROPERTY ADVISORS
  • Russian Federation - Moscow
  • October 2005 to February 2007

• Sourced new acquisitions by conducting meetings with owners of industrial and office income-generating properties and development projects and by liaising and fostering positive relations with project partners.

• Managed a $248mln project financing transaction in respect of an industrial real estate development and executed a $15mln financing transaction in respect of a development of a logistics complex.

• Managed forward purchase transactions in excess of $440mln by structuring and negotiating letters of intent, sale & purchase, lease agreements and construction loan facilities and overseeing transaction closing (asset acquisitions of industrial income-generating properties).

• Analyzed financial performance of prospective investee companies, built and maintained detailed valuation models, forecast investment returns, and prepared investment memoranda.

• Oversaw tax, legal, financial and technical due diligence of prospective investee companies.

• Prepared information packages to raise permanent financing from international commercial banks.

• Monitored compliance with payment conditions and loan agreement terms for assigned financing projects.

Investment Consultant, Investment Services at CB Richard Ellis
  • Russian Federation - Moscow
  • November 2003 to October 2005

• Analyzed financial performance of investment projects, built and maintained detailed valuation models, forecast investment returns, and drafted letters of intent on behalf of investors.

• Ensured investment transaction support by assisting asset owners in liaising with real estate investment funds and institutions, and performing research and analysis of the commercial real estate market.

• Performed a $40mln office development feasibility study for a development firm.

• Developed new client base for Investment Department by conducting meetings with and making presentations to investors and asset owners.

• Liaised between asset/project owners and banks to raise development and permanent debt financing.

• Consulted a client on and executed a sale of a land plot to an international retailer ($15 mln).

Head of Purchasing Division at HART M COMPANY
  • Russian Federation - Moscow
  • December 1995 to April 2001

• Created a purchasing division for imported goods, thereby increasing purchasing volumes from $11 mln to $3 1mln over a three-year period.

• Managed extensive supplier network (France, Belgium, Italy, Holland, Poland, Germany) and division logistics operations.

• Conducted sea transportation feasibility studies, negotiated service contracts with transportation companies and implemented new transportation routes reducing freight costs by 25% .

• Developed and implemented an automated delivery monitoring software system for the division that resulted in an 90% reduction of delivery data processing errors and annual savings of $30, 000.

Education

Master's degree, MBA degree with concentration in accounting and finance
  • at TUCK SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AT DARTMOUTH
  • June 2003

Tuck uses a qualitative grading system with four passing grades of Honors (H), Satisfactory Plus (S+), Satisfactory (S) and Low Pass (LP), as well as one failing grade (F).

Higher diploma, Diploma of Higher Education in English and French
  • at NIZHNIY NOVGOROD LINGUISTIC UNIVERSITY
  • June 1993

I graduated from the Nizhniy Novgorod Linguistic University with highest honor among several top students of my class.

Specialties & Skills

Project Management
Financial Modeling
Real Estate Investment
Mergers
Corporate Finance
FEASIBILITY STUDIES
INVESTMENTS
LIQUIDATION
MANAGEMENT
DUE DILIGENCE
PURCHASING
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
COMMUNICATION
CORPORATE FINANCE
BUSINESS VALUATIONS
POWER POINT
EXCEL MODELING
PRESENTATION SKILLS
TEAMWORK
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
BUSINESS INTEGRATION
M&A INTEGRATION
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT
AGREEMENT DRAFTING & NEGOTIATION
MICROSOFT PROJECT
THINK CELL
MICROSOFT WORD

Languages

English
Expert
Russian
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

CFA, Level 1 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2010

Hobbies

  • Enjoy international travel and mountain hiking
    hiked the following trails: Inka Trail in Peru; Half Dome Trail in Yosemite National Park, California; Observation Point Trail in Zion National Park, Utah; the western part of the Lycian Way in Turkey; the Idjevan Ridge in Armenia. Summited Mount Babadag (1,969 m) in Turkey; Summited Mount Maimeh (2,642 m) in Armenia; Crossed the Dead Woman's Pass (4,215 m) in the Andes, Peru.