George Shapovalov, CFA is a seasoned finance and investment management professional with over 17 years of experience in the industry. Shapovalov has a unique background that includes a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Physics from Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) in addition to an MBA with a concentration in Finance from the University of Virginia. Furthermore, he is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder.

Throughout his career, Shapovalov has held senior leadership positions in well-known organizations such as Eques Finance, Yva.ai, Pono Capital, and Citi. He has proven expertise in Strategy, Corporate Finance, Investment Management, and Valuation, which have allowed him to help businesses grow while also implementing order and clarity in times of uncertainty.

As the Chief Financial Officer at Eques Finance, Shapovalov plays a crucial role in leading the financial operations of the company. Prior to this, he worked as the Chief Financial Officer and Board Director at Yva.ai where he was instrumental in raising capital, building an internal financial infrastructure, and implementing key performance indicators. Additionally, he worked as the Chief Investment Officer at Pono Capital with responsibilities for sourcing, executing, and managing the portfolio of impact investments.

Before joining Pono Capital, Shapovalov worked as a Vice President at Citi where he specialized in transaction structuring and execution in the Natural Resources Group. Furthermore, he was a Risk Management Consultant at Experian Decision Analytics and a Project Manager at Rosan Finance.

In conclusion, George Shapovalov, CFA's diverse background makes him well suited for his current role as a finance and investment management professional. His experience in Strategy, Corporate Finance, Investment Management, and Valuation has helped him excel in leadership positions while contributing to the growth and success of the organizations he has been a part of.