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Ivan Safonov

CEO and Founder of Orion Solutions
18.7 yrs experienceManagement Consulting
Dec 2020

The move

MoveBoston Consulting Group (BCG) Orion Solutions
TitleDirector CEO and Founder
LocationMoscow United Arab Emirates
First time at this levelYes
Cross-border moveYes · Russia United Arab Emirates
Total experience18.7 years

Career arc

  1. CEO and FounderDec 2020 — Present
    Orion Solutions· Full-time
  2. DirectorDec 2017 — Dec 2020
    Boston Consulting Group (BCG)· Moscow, Moscow City, Russia· Full-time
  3. Engagement ManagerJul 2013 — Nov 2017
    McKinsey & Company· United States· Full-time
  4. AnalystJun 2012 — Aug 2012
    Electronic Arts· Redwood Shores, Redwood City, CA
  5. MBA, Class of 2013Sep 2011 — Jun 2013
    University of Chicago Booth School of Business· Chicago
  6. Senior ConsultantMay 2010 — Aug 2011
    Monitor Group
  7. Head of Sales Analysis and Planning DepartmentJun 2009 — May 2010
    Eksmo
  8. Project ManagerMay 2008 — Apr 2009
    Rimera
  9. Senior ConsultantMar 2007 — Apr 2008
    Princeton Partners Group

Education

Top skills

Management ConsultingProblem SolvingSoftware DevelopmentProject Management

About

As a former Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company and Director at Boston Consulting Group, I led teams that developed growth strategies and enhanced business processes, significantly increasing client efficiency and revenue. My experience encompasses post-merger integrations, IT solution development, and operational optimization. Currently, I am a founder and CEO of Orion Solutions. We focus on developing and protecting digital profiles of personas and companies in Google search results across the world. My education at Chicago Booth School of Business, New Economic School, and Lomonosov Moscow State University provided a solid foundation in entrepreneurship, strategy, and marketing, enabling successful implementation of innovative projects. Active involvement in internet startups ha

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