Maxim Bogdashkin is a seasoned financial expert with over 16 years of experience in FinTech and the financial sector. Passionate about strategy, customer experience, innovative entrepreneurship, corporate governance, risk management (ERM, credit and operational risks), agile, and business development, he has led large teams of 50 to 150 FTEs in 12 countries in EMEA. Maxim has worked mainly with banks and public policy institutions (governments, ministries of finance, central banks, etc.), with a focus on driving innovation and growth.

Maxim began his education with a BSc from Siberian State Industrial University and later a Candidate for MSc from the Academy of National Economy under the Government of the Russian Federation. He has also completed MIT Entrepreneurship Bootcamp at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Throughout his career, Maxim has held prominent roles at leading organizations. He has served as the Chief Executive Officer at ACRA Rating Agency, Principal at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Public Policy Leader for Russia & CIS, Associate Partner / Principal, Financial Services at Oliver Wyman, Assistant Vice President at Moody's Investors Service, Head of FI Risk Management at Promsvyazbank, Financial Institutions, Senior Analyst at Russian Development Bank, and Risk-manager, Senior Analyst at Kuznetskbusinessbank.

With his vast experience and expertise, Maxim remains an authority in the financial industry, and his contributions to the field have earned him global recognition.