Peter Barkov
Head of Strategy & Global Partnerships | ex-McKinsey
The move
MoveYango → Yango
TitleHead of Strategic Partnerships → Head of Strategy & Global Partnerships
LocationMoscow City, Russia → Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Career arcRecent arrival
Cross-border moveYes · United Arab Emirates → Объединённые Арабские Эмираты
Years in UAE1.8
Total experience5 years
Yango headcount1,001-5,000 employees
Yango industryIT Services and IT Consulting
Yango typePrivately Held
Career arc
- Head of Strategy & Global PartnershipsJan 2026 — Present
Yango· Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Head of Strategic PartnershipsMay 2024 — Feb 2026Yango· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
- Business AnalystJul 2022 — May 2024
McKinsey & Company· Москва, Россия - Project Manager, in-house strategy (Fintech)Feb 2022 — Jul 2022
MTS Group· Moscow City, Russia - Business Analyst, in-house strategy (Fintech)Sep 2021 — Jan 2022
Promsvyazbank· Moscow City, Russia
Education
- Higher School of EconomicsMaster's degree · Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities LawSep 2023 — Jun 2025
- Московский Государственный Институт Международных Отношений (Университет) МИД России (МГИМО)Bachelor's degree · International Relations and Affairs2019 — 2023
About
As Head of Strategy & Global Partnerships at Yango, I drive growth by forging impactful collaborations with major partners across more than 30 regions. My experience includes structuring M&A and franchise agreements, leading successful market entries, and expanding our global presence. I am passionate about launching operations in new countries, developing strategic initiatives, and ensuring all efforts align with our long-term global vision.