Roman Merkulov

Roman Merkulov is a highly accomplished professional with a diverse educational background and extensive experience in finance and entrepreneurship.

He excelled in various competitions in Computer Science, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics during his time at Lyceum No. 1 in Minsk.

Roman pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, and Managerial Organizational Behavior at The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business, where he graduated with honors.

In addition to his MBA, he enriched his knowledge in the field of Fintech by attending the Oxford Fintech Program at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.

Furthermore, Roman participated in the Wharton Entrepreneurship Program at The Wharton School to enhance his entrepreneurial skills.

His educational journey also includes earning Master's and Bachelor's degrees with honors in Applied Mathematics and Physics from the prestigious Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT).

With a strong academic foundation, Roman Merkulov has held key positions in several notable organizations.

He currently serves as the CFO at Apollo Agriculture, a role that showcases his financial expertise and strategic leadership.

Prior to his current position, Roman gained valuable experience as part of the Corporate Development team at Revolut and as the CFO of Wirex.

His career also includes a noteworthy tenure as the Vice President at Morgan Stanley and as the Head of Investments at Basic Element, where he honed his financial acumen and business acuity.

Roman Merkulov's professional journey reflects his continuous pursuit of excellence and his commitment to making significant contributions in the fields of finance, entrepreneurship, and business development.