Yodgor Гафуров

Yodgor Gafurov, also known as Ёдгор Гафуров, boasts over two decades of professional experience in cross-border and domestic transactions, debt & equity raising, and business advisory across various regions including Central Asia, Caucasus, Russia, Mongolia, and the UK. He currently operates as a freelance advisor, assisting businesses and organizations in developing corporate strategies, implementing corporate governance, enhancing finance functions, managing risks, and raising funds.

Yodgor Gafurov has held key advisory positions such as advisor to the Head of Capital Markets Development Agency of Uzbekistan, advisor to the Chairman of a major bank in Uzbekistan, and strategy and finance advisor to the shareholders of a leading digital business in Uzbekistan. He has also served as a pro-bono Audit Committee member in a private charity organization.

Prior to his current freelance role, Yodgor Gafurov spent seventeen years at PwC, where he undertook several leadership roles including Head of Advisory for Uzbekistan, Head of M&A in Eurasia, and Head of Deals for Azerbaijan and Georgia.

His career history includes positions such as M&A, Debt, Strategy & Finance, and Corporate Governance Advisor at Self Employed, Director, Uzbekistan Advisory Leader at PwC, Independent Advisor to the Capital Markets Development Agency, Director of Azerbaijan & Georgia Deals at PwC, Director, Eurasia M&A Leader at PwC, among others.

Yodgor Gafurov's wealth of experience and expertise make him a sought-after professional in the realms of finance, advisory, and corporate strategy.