Katya Kucheriavenko, MBA, is a distinguished leader with a global footprint in the realms of strategic and business development, real estate and urban design, possessing an impressive International network. Currently serving as an independent Advisor and Business Development Partner to institutional and private sector clients across the the US, Europe, MENA, and Central Asia, Katya has an impressive track record of leading strategic and business development initiatives.
Her leadership as a Partner & Managing Director at Strelka KB, an innovative strategy consulting firm, has been instrumental in forging international and institutional partnerships, spearheading sales and marketing activities, promoting public, government and corporate relations, and launching new products in the fields of real estate and urban renewal, urban technologies and innovation, economic development and impact, investment mobilization and PPPs. With a keen operational management acumen, she co-led the firm’s financial, digital, procurement, and human resources management, serving as a true team leader and company’s frontman. Her portfolio boasts an array of groundbreaking urban strategic development projects across diverse geographies including the US, Europe, MENA, and Central Asia. Notable among these are National Economic Recovery Program, 1st International Cable Car Project, European Urban Technology Fund Strategy and US Market Entry Strategy for an Innovative E-Vehicle Company. She has also been pivotal in attracting investment to urban and regional development projects through various channels including public-private partnerships.
Before her tenure at Strelka KB, Katya demonstrated her expertise as a Senior Manager at one of the leading national development banks, where she was responsible for originating over 170 potential projects valued at over USD 20 billion. Her role included conducting commercial due diligence on infrastructure projects spanning transport, healthcare, industrial and aerospace sectors. She also worked on forging partnership investment opportunities with other international banks.
Katya’s contribution as an Associate at Brightmore Capital, a frontier impact-driven private equity fund, highlighted her proficiency in investment evaluation, and fundraising and the emerging markets acumen, including the Africa region.
At the World Bank Group, she held positions that underscored her economic insights where she authored policy studies on market competitiveness, sustainable development and infrastructure sectors, and managed multimillion-dollar projects focusing on food security.
An accomplished academic with degrees from prestigious institutions like London Business School and Columbia University, Katya has expanded her expertise with a Professional Certificate Program in Real Estate Finance & Development from MIT. Her linguistic prowess includes fluency in English, Russian, French, and Chinese—a testament to her versatile communication skills. Moreover, Katya’s commitment to social inclusion is evident through her volunteer work with Pierre Claver Foundation. As a thought leader in the industry, her publications, expert remarks and multiple public appearances stand out as significant contributions to advancement of economic and urban development, investment mobilization, impact investment, and PPPs across the developed and emerging regions. She positions herself as a prominent connector and public speaker, thanks to her extensive client facing, moderating, speaking and leadership roles.
She is currently based between New York, London and Dubai, and is willing to travel globally to support her active engagement with key Clients.
Her areas of primary interest include private equity, real estate, urban design & development, urban- and proptech, education & innovation, media & digital marketing, culture, hospitality & consumer sectors.
Her target engagement groups – institutional and private sector clients, with a testimony to innovation, sustainability, impact and public benefit.
Character:
Katya Kucheriavenko is a dynamic and results-driven leader known for her strategic mindset, visionary leadership style, adaptability, and ability to drive impactful change. Her integrity, resilience, and commitment to excellence make her a trusted advisor and an influential force in business and investment.
Knowledge:
With a strong foundation in investment, strategy, real estate, economics, city management, and international development, Katya brings deep industry expertise and a data-driven approach to decision-making. Her academic credentials from top institutions and hands-on leadership experience enable her to navigate complex financial and economic landscapes effectively.
Strategic:
Katya has a proven ability to develop and execute large-scale strategies that align business growth with long-term sustainability and innovation. She excels in structuring investment frameworks, identifying emerging market opportunities, and fostering public-private partnerships for global impact.
Communication:
As a multilingual executive fluent in English and Russian, with business proficiency in French and is conversational in Chinese, Katya effectively bridges cultural and business divides. Her ability to articulate complex ideas, negotiate with stakeholders, and build influential networks has been key to her success in global markets.
