Ekaterina Desyatova
About Ekaterina Desyatova
Ekaterina Desyatova serves as the Director of Strategy and Corporate Development at VTB, where she manages strategic ecosystem projects and coordinates cross-functional teams. She has a diverse background in corporate development and has held various roles in organizations such as VTB, VisionLabs, and РАНХиГС.
Current Role at VTB
Ekaterina Desyatova serves as the Director of Strategy and Corporate Development at VTB, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she manages strategic ecosystem projects within VTB's corporate private equity and venture capital fund. Her focus includes ensuring financial sustainability and strategic alignment. Desyatova coordinates cross-functional teams of up to 20 professionals, including financial advisors, lawyers, and auditors, to facilitate due diligence processes. She also engages in post-M&A performance monitoring to enhance synergies within the VTB ecosystem.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current role at VTB, Ekaterina Desyatova held various positions that contributed to her expertise in strategy and corporate development. She worked as a Lead Analyst at VTB from 2018 to 2019. Earlier, she served as an Administrator and Project Manager at VisionLabs from 2015 to 2016. Desyatova also gained experience as a Research Intern at Высшая Школа Экономики from 2016 to 2017, and as an HR Generalist at Школа Летово from 2017 to 2018. Her internships at РАНХиГС and Manpower in 2014 provided foundational experience in innovation development and mass recruitment.
Education and Academic Background
Ekaterina Desyatova has a strong academic background in Liberal Arts and Sciences. She earned her Bachelor's degree from Bard College, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, she attended Санкт-Петербургский Государственный Университет, achieving a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies during the same period. Desyatova furthered her education with Master's degrees from Высшая Школа Экономики, focusing on Governance of Science, Technology, and Innovation, and from Collège Universitaire Français de Moscou, where she studied Sociology. She also studied Technology Management, Economics, and Policy at 서울대학교 in 2016.
Skills and Responsibilities
In her role at VTB, Ekaterina Desyatova is responsible for preparing presentations and analytics that support decision-making processes. She pitches projects to executives and potential requisitioners, showcasing her ability to communicate complex information effectively. Desyatova's coordination of cross-functional teams enhances collaboration across various disciplines, ensuring comprehensive due diligence and strategic development. Her focus on maximizing synergies post-M&A demonstrates her commitment to driving value within the organization.