Alexey Smirnov

Alexey Smirnov is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of managerial expertise in multinational and Russian companies, excelling in start-up ventures and business development, as well as restructuring distressed assets.

His versatile skill set includes GR management, sales management, project management, expanding sales through diverse distribution networks, wholesale trade, and FMCG retail and distribution to major international and Russian chain stores.

Specializing in Energy Savings Projects, Lighting and light controls systems, Solar photovoltaic panels, and a wide array of industrial applications, Alexey has a wealth of experience in various sectors including technology machinery, food, agriculture, and allied industries.

He holds an Executive MBA diploma in General Management from University Antwerpen Management School and a degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Automation and Computer Engineering from Moscow Power Engineering Institute (Technical University).

Throughout his career, Alexey has held key positions such as Area Sales Manager RU+CIS at Tridonic, Sales OEM DS RU CIS at OSRAM, Commercial director at INNOLIGHTS, Projects director at Enercor, and Business Development Director at H2O technologies, among others.

His professional journey has encompassed roles like General Manager at Flexicon, Vice President Commerce at VAVS International Lighting Holding, General Director Russia and CIS at Grup Pons, General Manager for Russia, CIS, and Baltic countries at Chicago Metallic, and Project Manager at Philips Lighting.