Dmitry Volkov is a highly experienced energy risk management and market intelligence professional. With over 20 years of experience, Volkov has worked in various sectors such as non-profit, consulting, and industry. He has authored over 100 publications and has made many public appearances, including co-authoring five books. Volkov is a graduate of Moscow State University and the University of Houston, where he pursued an MBA in accounting and finance. He is a dog lover and an enthusiast of thespian performances.

Throughout his career, Volkov has held various positions in different organizations. He is currently the AVP of the Energy Risk Professional Program at the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP). Before that, he was a Senior Manager and Managing Editor at Poten & Partners, a Senior Marketing Analyst at Cameron, a Senior Market Research Analyst at Rigzone, Business Development Manager at Intercontact Corporation, Energy Analyst at the University of Texas at Austin, Research Assistant at the Institute for Energy Law and Enterprise at the University of Houston, and Export Sales Director at JSC Andor T.E.K.