Evgeny Plaksenkov is a prominent figure in the world of corporate management, venture business, consulting and academia. With over 30 years of experience and an impressive educational background, he has made a name for himself in Russia and abroad. Plaksenkov holds a degree in Economic Cybernetics from Saint Petersburg State University of Finance and Economics, an Executive-MBA from the Higher School of Economics, a DBA in Innovations and Strategies from the International School of Business at the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, and a PhD in Project and Programme Management from SKEMA Business School in France.

Plaksenkov has held several influential positions over the years. He has been a CEO at RESII, a Professor at the prestigious Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO, and Director of the DBA programme at the International School of Business. In addition, he has served as an Independent Director and Member of the Board at HALS-Development and MIEL, where he was also the CEO and CFO. He has also worked with OTIS as their HR Director for Russia.

Plaksenkov's expertise lies in the areas of corporate governance, venture business, project and programme management, and financial strategy. He has also contributed to research in these areas and has been published in several leading academic journals. Plaksenkov has received numerous accolades for his work, including being named one of the 50 best independent directors by the Association of Independent Directors of Russia and topping the ranking of the "Top 1000 Russian Managers" in the professional services category by the Association of Managers of Russia and Kommersant newspaper.