Andrey Zolotarev is a highly experienced innovation management expert with an impressive background in creating and developing clusters, promoting innovative products and services, and managing international cooperation in high technology sectors. With a PhD in Environmental management from Tomsk State University, Andrey has worked with international agencies, regional authorities, and universities, and has practical experience in organizing technology cooperation between European companies and Russian research institutes/innovation enterprises. Notably, he has served as the Project Director at LinkWest Group, Consultant on innovations at The World Bank, Deputy General Director at JSC "ValoDia" at ValoDia, and Specialist at the Committee of Science and Innovation Policy at Tomsk Region Administration. He has also held several teaching positions as a Senior Lecturer at Tomsk State University. With comprehensive expertise in innovation policy and governance on multiple levels, Andrey is a prominent environmental management specialist who specializes in marketing, management, and international cooperation.