
Oleg Laba

Connect with Oleg Laba to Send Message
Connect
Connect with Oleg Laba to Send Message
ConnectTimeline
About me
Business Development, Strategy, Logistics, Operations Management, Project Management, Automotive
Education

Educational and Scientific Institute of International Relations
2001 - 2002Master of Arts - MA International Information Cum Laude
Kyiv National Economics University
2002 - 2004MA Finance
Educational and Scientific Institute of International Relations
1997 - 2001Bachelor's degree International Relations and Affairs Cum Laude
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
2023 - 2027Doctor of Philosophy Economics
Experience

Ukrainian Auto Corporation
Jan 2002 - Jan 2006Department of Vehicle Sales: Distribution Management, Analysis and Business Planning
Jan 2004 - Jan 2006Dunai-Trans, Dealer Network and Marketing Manager
Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

AIS Group
Jan 2006 - Jan 2017Director of Business DevelopmentSearching 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

Automotive Agency
Jan 2017 - Jan 2023Managing Director - own businessManaged 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.

BLG ViDi Logistics
Jan 2017 - Jan 2020Managing DirectorLeading 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

Mercy Corps
Jan 2022 - Jan 2024*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
Licenses & Certifications

Project DPro - Foundation
PM4NGOsDec 2023- View certificate

Writing Articles
LinkedInAug 2024 
ELCI - Logistics Cluster Induction Online Course
World Food ProgrammeApr 2024
Languages
- enEnglish
- ukUkrainian
- ruRussian
Recommendations

Alex snape
Deputy Head of Operations (EMEA) at QuantiosSt. Helier, St. Helier, Jersey
Luis i gonzalez
Industrial mechanic/Diesel MechanicGuayama, Puerto Rico
Dipen sharma
AVP Product || Driving Loyalty || Fintech & Martech || B2B + B2C SpecialistNew Delhi, Delhi, India
Julian reed
Business Development | Project Manager at Color Burst LandscapesNashville Metropolitan Area
Pallabjyoti kalita
consultant at PJ Kalita & AssociatesHajo, Assam, India
Emma lacey
Senior Program Manager - Qualcomm IncNew York, New York, United States
Alex kleine
Open to new possibilities in Environmental Health and Safety in the Dayton, Ohio region.Dayton, Ohio, United States
Ayush raj
??Begusarai, Bihar, India
Sayid m nasir al mashhoor
Senior Vice President - Foreign Exchange & Money Market Dept. (Treasury & International Securities S...Kuwait
Matthew hill
Assistant Plans Officer at US ArmyNew Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Kobus havenga
Project Manager at Metal Tank IndustriesCity of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Daniel björkhem
Manager, Project HSE at Neste, Engineerings Solutions. With a passion for process safety and risk ma...Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
Thiago capello
Gestão de TI | Gestão de Projetos | Business Intelligence | Business Analytics | Ciência de Dados | ...Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Pinak das
Anaplan Model Builder Level 1&2| Anaplan Way| FP&A| Finance SpecialistDelhi, India
Makar riabcev
Software Engineer | Test Automation Engineer | CTFLEindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands
Emilie jacqueton
Agile & soft skill Coach Experta en innovación y liderazgo. AutoraBarcelona y alrededores_Meyers.webp)
Suzanne (sue) meyers
Certified Information & Referral Specialist, Customer Service, Resource Advocacy, Data-EntryDetroit Metropolitan Area
Antônio carlos araújo
Production Engineer | Work Safety Engineer ♻️| Project Management | Supply Chain | Logistics | Manuf...Pernambuco, Brazil
Ayyanar k
Senior Consultant at Deloitte India (Offices of the US) || Guidewire Developer || PolicyCenter || Op...Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Jose miguel novellino
Ingeniero CivilGetafe, Community of Madrid, Spain
...