Maxim Gashkov is an experienced business development and marketing professional with a diverse background in Western and Russian companies. With over 9 years of experience in international business development and marketing, along with 10 years in education development, he is a trendwatcher, changes driver, and strategist. As a digital economy practitioner and global GR&PR professional, Maxim is well-versed in marketing communications strategy, projects development, anti-crisis management, new products/brands, research, GR, PR, media planning, press events, digital, promotion strategy, internal, associate and corporate communications strategy. He is a proficient trainer and lecturer, having taught at major universities and President's Management Training Program. With five foreign languages under his belt, Maxim is capable of professional communication in diverse markets.

Maxim has worked in various organizations throughout his career, including MTS Group, Innopolis University, DISCOVER ICT Fair&Conf, CINECA, World Communication Forum, Agency for Regional Development, www.bancaintesa.ru, Ural Federal University, Linline, and Delimpex Ltd. He has held various positions such as Technoscout, Head of Partner Relations Office, Program Director, Regional Representative, Development Manager, Executive Director, Regional Manager for PR and International Projects, Director of the Romance Linguistics Department, Deputy Director for International Development, and Managing Partner. He has also managed global events such as forums and fairs programs, partners, sales, promotion, and general supervision.