ALL IN A DAYS WORK
“DO WHAT WE DO WELL, AND CONCENTRATE ON THAT. THEN DO IT RIGHT...”
CURRENT PROJECT
Currently working on launching the development of a new factory planned for 2014-2015 at Hadrian’s Yard in Tyneside (creating 700 jobs in the area) and working out the sources of financial investments required to carry out the project.
RENEWABLE ENERGY
It was literally new beginnings - a new business direction for the company, a new operating model and even a new name – Aquind. It was an entrepreneurial challenge that required tenacity and thoroughness and foresight. A sharp learning curve, but he believes that the UK can become the leader in the offshore wind construction in the same way it was a trendsetter in offshore oil & gas and that people at OGN and Aquind will play their part.
WIND ENERGY
While operating in the same environment, offshore wind is significantly different from oil & gas. The strategy that Aquind has forged is based on using the knowledge and experience of the UK offshore oil & gas industry and applying it in a new setting with great potential for scalability.
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES He believes that in the next 10-15 years there will be a massive push for renewable energy in general and offshore wind in the UK as the most scalable clean energy source. It is an inspiring challenge, but also – achievable. His mantra is to ‘do what we do well, and concentrate on that. Then do it right...’
The role Kirill undertakes demands extensive travel all around the UK and Europe, forging new business relationships with companies and negotiations to ensure their projects are efficiently delivered and on target.
MOTIVATION
In a word - Challenge! With a background in litigation, he is used to dealing with uncertainty. However, if in court there is a long set of rules, the judgement day is set and everyone is invited; in business there are no marked roads to success and no scheduled proceedings. Creative and forward thinking applied to facts are the best counsels. That is what he likes about his current role – doing something new and challenging, but at the same time very tangible.
UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES In a previous job, he was due to attend a court hearing in Tomsk, Russia. With no direct flights on that day from Moscow, he flew to Novosibirsk. Setting off at 5am in what he describes as a ‘banger’ of a car – through 250km of wilderness in nearly minus 40 degrees – a life threatening journey not just a nail biting one – but he made it! Not for the faint hearted. He smiles inwardly when the British comment about the cold and snow – we have no idea!!!
www.windenergynetwork.co.uk 67 HOBBIES
He likes spending time with his family and carves out some time for swimming, running and learning Italian.
ASPIRATIONS
He aspires to strive for Aquind to continually grow – however when asked what he would like to have achieved in 10 years the retort ‘Russians don’t plan too far ahead!’
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