Almas Junussov
Strategy Advisor
Toronto,ON
Summary
Compassionate Strategy Advisor professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at developing and implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in project/program management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Board Member
CNP Processing GmbH
01.2022 - Current
- Focused teams on developing innovative and cutting-edge approaches with effective resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Monitored financial metric and provided strategic direction to support financial stability.
- Developed and implemented strategies to drive organizational growth and development.
Visiting Investment Associate
Antler Canada
Toronto, ON
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Developed and Implemented the fund’s “Rapid Due Diligence framework.”
- Led Due Diligence process for 20+ Canadian early-stage technology startups, resulting in 6 investments.
Junior Engagement Manager
McKinsey and Company
05.2015 - 01.2022
- Led strategy development and implementation projects in Banking, Global Energy and Mining, Public Sector across multiple geographies (Europe, Middle East, Latin America, Asia).
- Led teams in multiple operational transformation projects, achieving up to +25% throughput increases against business plans and cutting up to 20% in operating costs.
- Advised Public Sector clients on policies regarding Entrepreneurship, Export, Foreign Investment, and Digital Payments.
- Assisted clients with setting up and managing Program Management Offices (PMO) for large transformation projects.
- Led Target Operating Model streams of large transformation projects.
- Led IT and Operations integration streams for M&A projects in the Banking sector.
- Actively participated in Organization Development initiatives, including conducting candidate interviews and mentoring, launching and managing internal Diversity and Inclusion initiatives.
CEO (Co-founder)
CNP Processing GmbH
Almaty, Kazakhstan
05.2012 - 04.2015
- Co-found the first non-bank payment gateway (www.Processing.kz) in the country and led it to gain ~10% of the market share.
- Personally led sales activities and negotiations with e-commerce merchants and partner banks, signing contracts with 100+ merchants and three major partner banks.
- Recruited and led 10+ team members (software developers, banking system administrator, sales manager, support manager, administrative personnel, and external consultants.)
- Managed and coordinated complex inter-company projects, including certifications and testing for eCommerce licenses from VISA and MasterCard for the firm's partner banks, Mobile payment product development and launch, etc.
Associate Brand Manager
Procter and Gamble
Almaty, Kazakhstan
08.2009 - 04.2012
- Managed a wide range of P&G brands (Gillette, Duracell, Braun, H&S, Wella) in the Caucasus and Central Asia Region.
- Executed global marketing campaigns and developed and implemented local marketing amplification plans, achieving up to 120% of the campaign and fiscal year sales targets.
- Led the brands’ cross-functional teams (sales, finance, demand and supply) and leveraged external partnerships with creative/
media/promo agencies to achieve volume, value, brand awareness, and distribution targets within budget. - Received in-depth Brand management training, including P&G Associate Brand Managers College (I and II).
- Recognized by multiple P&G awards, including P&G CEEMEA (Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa) Best Meaningful Innovation Award, P&G CEEMEA Vice President Award, and P&G CCAR Platinum Award.
- Participated in Talent Recruitment efforts by leading Business Case Master Class seminars for students and conducting first-round interviews for internship and full-time positions.
IT Intern
General Electric Transportation
Omaha, NE, USA
07.2008 - 08.2008
- Supported the IT department in handling technology rollout and maintenance, helping the team reduce reporting system downtime by 90%.
Education
MBA - Entrepreneurial Studies
Schulich School of Business, York University
Toronto, ON 01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
Carlson School of Management
Minneapolis, MN USA 01.2006 - 05.2009
Skills
Strategic consulting
Strategy development
Strategy implementation
Team leadership skills
Stakeholder management
Client communication
Client presentations
Strategic business planning
Business process optimization
Project management
Program management
Reporting and business analysis
Cost Reduction Initiatives
Training delivery
Staff mentoring & leadership
Business Development
Brand Management
Marketing and advertising strategies
Category growth
Campaign management
Database Design
Problem-Solving
MS Office
Timeline
Visiting Investment Associate
Antler Canada
08.2022 - 12.2022
MBA - Entrepreneurial Studies
Schulich School of Business, York University
01.2022 - Current
Board Member
CNP Processing GmbH
01.2022 - Current
Junior Engagement Manager
McKinsey and Company
05.2015 - 01.2022
CEO (Co-founder)
CNP Processing GmbH
05.2012 - 04.2015
Associate Brand Manager
Procter and Gamble
08.2009 - 04.2012
IT Intern
General Electric Transportation
07.2008 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
Carlson School of Management
01.2006 - 05.2009