Val Mendeleev is an accomplished entrepreneur, investor, and CEO/MD with extensive experience in turning around struggling companies and leading businesses towards rapid growth and successful exits. He is a member of YPO and has worked in more than 80 countries, spanning over 40 industry sectors, including FMCG, B2B, luxury, high-tech, aviation, real estate, and retail.

Val has an excellent track record in leading family offices, startups, SMEs, and multinational corporations, ranging from $100 million to $1 billion+ in sales/assets. He has participated in over 90 M&A projects, invested in more than 50 ventures, and served on 20+ boards. With his expertise in finance, trade, and investments in emerging markets, he is also an advisor to companies looking to enter these markets.

Val's educational background includes an MBA from the prestigious Harvard Business School and studies from Heidelberg University. He is multilingual, speaking Russian, German, French, Spanish, and is currently learning Mandarin. Val has lived in 12 countries across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America, gaining valuable cross-cultural experience.

Currently, he is the Managing Partner at Bamboo Capital Partners, a private equity firm that helps emerging markets invest in renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure projects. Prior to that, he held executive positions at SPI Group, Stoli Group, and other top-tier companies.