Oleg Laba

Experience

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  Ukrainian Auto Corporation

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2006

  • Department of Vehicle Sales: Distribution Management, Analysis and Business Planning

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  • Dunai-Trans, Dealer Network and Marketing Manager

    Jan 2002 - Jan 2004
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  AIS Group

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2017

  Director of Business Development

  Searching for new businesses to invest in.Negotiating with potential and actual partners for developing new and existing businesses of the Group.Developing new areas of activity of AIS Group, including potential overseas businesses.Setting up logistics, trading, and efficient supply schemes of the products within new businesses.Start-up purchases of the products (cars, equipment) and imports to Ukraine. Analyzing the efficiency of new projects.Preparing the necessary project documentation (memorandums, agreements, contracts, finance models, etc.).Creating and managing project teams (marketing, production, sales, service, finance, legal).Developing crisis management solutions for projects. Показати менше

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  Automotive Agency

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2023

  Managing Director - own business

  Managed all aspects of the used car import business from the USA and Korea to Ukraine.Key Achievements: Established key partnerships and developed successful logistics schemes.

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  BLG ViDi Logistics

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2020

  Managing Director

  Leading automobile logistics company in Ukraine, professional in international automobile transportations, customs clearance, terminal storage and handling. Operations in Kyiv (transportation company and terminal) and Chornomorsk (port handling). Part of BLG Group (https://www.blg-logistics.com/)Web-site: www.blg-vidi.comKey achievements: • Renovated the fleet – 1 small city truck and 13 new Scania full-size car carriers (out of total fleet of 45 trucks) were put into operation in 2018-2020 to replace older and inefficient trucks.• Online fleet management system installed on all the trucks.• Improved profitability of railway transportation by 20%.• Improved general quality of transportation (less transportation damages); implemented training and assessment system for drivers by 30%.• Optimized repair costs by reorganizing the service department. • Decreased fuel consumption by 8%.• Improved information systems, security systems and client services at Automobile Logistics Terminal storing up to 1600 cars. Показати менше

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  Mercy Corps

  Jan 2022 - Jan 2024

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  Mercy Corps is a leading global humanitarian aid and development organization. Founded in 1979, the organization operates in more than 40 countries around the world, helping communities to overcome crisis, build better lives, and transform their communities for good. Throughout the world, Mercy Corps operates in various sectors including food security, access to clean water and sanitation, education, and economic development. The organization has been responding to the emergency in Ukraine since the latest escalation of the war in February 2022 through cash assistance and funding local nonprofits. Mercy Corps has been among TOP-10 international non-governmental organizations in Ukraine for its influence. Показати менше