In my opinion, one of the most important things in life is to maintain constant high standards and an intelligent attitude. It means fighting against mediocrity in order to maintain those high standards. It means refusing to lose oneself on roads that lead to nowhere. It means constant learning and self-improvement through enormous persistence, self-discipline and determination. It means facing the main issue instead of hiding behind all kinds of pretexts designed to conceal the incapacity to analyze and act. It means the strategic priority of focusing on achieving profitable growth through long term value creation.
A native of St. Petersburg, I am a 30 year-old business professional working out of Finland, Sweden and Russia. I have a Master's Degree in Economics and International Business Administration. I received my university education in Northern Europe and am tri-lingual: Russian, Swedish and English. I can also communicate in Norwegian, Finnish and German. I have 12 years experience working with several leading Scandinavian companies - among others Orkla and DeLaval - in export, consumer and industrial marketing and in business development. I have also established my own consulting company specializing in providing services to Nordic businesses entering the CIS markets through export and Foriegn Direct Investment. I also have some experience in and am alert to International Politics.
I am the type of person who can operate equally well in both Western and Russian business and political environments, who is active and creative by nature, with good business acumen and analytical skills, able to work systematically and deliver quality result on time. I am a fast learner and flexible team player. Having lived abroad for so long, I wish to return home and apply my knowledge, experience and networks to contribute to the economic and political co-operation between Russia and West. As a result-oriented, smart, resourceful, hardworking and efficient young man, I am your opportunity, should you need a quality intellectual resource to strengthen your value chain.
Professionally yours,
Ilya M. Spiegel
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