Description

I work with investors, boards, and business owners when performance is broken and value is at stake. Through shevchenko.solutions, I provide turnaround consulting and interim CEO services across Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East.

What I've done: Led Carlsberg Ukraine to #1 market position with 30% share and 8% of the Group's global operating profit. Turned around Carlsberg Uzbekistan to capture 90% of the country's profit pool. Managed commercial teams of 8,000+ at Baltika Breweries. Increased EBIT 2.4x at Aldaris (Latvia). Navigated 1,500 people through revolution, recession, and active war - one plant 150 km from the front line. Named Forbes Top-3 CEO in Ukraine (2020).

What I deliver: Profitability growth through pricing discipline and cost optimization. Commercial and operational turnarounds that stick. Governance frameworks that hold in volatile markets. Digital transformation grounded in commercial reality - not slides.

How I work: Direct engagement with leadership. Fixed-price packages. No junior teams, no padding. I've sat in the CEO chair through political crises, wars, and market collapses - I know the difference between a restructuring that works and one that looks good on paper.

If you need to stabilize performance, unlock trapped value, or navigate a high-stakes transition - visit shevchenko.solutions or reach out directly.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

English
Native or bilingual
Ukrainian
Native or bilingual
Russian
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Lisbon (up to 50km)

Carlsberg Ukraine
Managing Director / CEO
February 2014 - December 2021 (7 years and 10 months)
Kyiv, Ukraine, 02000
Scope: Led strategic transformation that revitalized business operations, strengthened brand positioning, and restored internal and external confidence. Focused on driving innovation, operational eWiciency, and commercial agility, resulting in record-breaking revenue growth and market leadership.
Innovation & Brand Strategy
I turn crisis into continuity I unlock growth in volatile markets
Baltika Breweries (Part of the Carlsberg Group)
VP Sales
February 2012 - February 2014 (2 years)
St Petersburg, Russia
Scope: Led one of the largest commercial teams in the industry — 8,000 professionals — optimizing sales operations, strengthening market position, and driving revenue growth. Focused on route-to-market strategy, distribution eWiciency, and trade execution to enhance profitability and customer engagement. Sales Network Optimization & Cost ESiciency
Carlsberg Uzbekistan
CEO
July 2008 - December 2011 (3 years and 5 months)
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
• Revitalized operations and secured 60% market share.
• Captured 90% of the country's profit pool, driving sustainable market leadership.
• Led business discipline initiatives and strengthened corporate governance.