Виталий Козлов

Experienced top manager. Transformation and change management. Project Director. Oil&Gas digitalization.

Виталий Козлов is a self-motivated and goal-oriented senior executive with 15 years of successful management experience in the oil and gas industry.

He has a strong business leadership and communication skills with a proven track record in implementing organizational change projects to improve operational efficiency in refining and petrochemicals while minimizing risks.

With a solid education background, including an Executive Programme in Strategic Leadership from INSEAD, an MBA in Strategic Management and Leadership with honors, and a PhD from Moscow Aviation Institute, Виталий Kозлов has a deep understanding of process management and strategic business vision.

Throughout his career, he has held key positions in reputable organizations such as Нефтяная компания, Афипский НПЗ, and leading international consulting companies, where he served as the VP for refining and petrochemicals at Public company 'Bashneft' and as the Director of Planning and Performance management at Ryazan Refinery (TNK-BP) among others.

His expertise includes driving operational improvements leading to projects exceeding $500 million in impact and rapidly developing professional teams to enhance integrated operational efficiency.

Виталий Козлов's qualifications also include a degree in Managerial Governance from Рязанский Государственный Радиотехнический Университет.