GRIGORY SHUTKO

GRIGORY SHUTKO

Global Business Transformation & Strategic Partnerships Executive
1224, Chêne-Bougeries, CH.

About

Highly accomplished Global Business Transformation and Strategic Partnerships Executive with 16+ years of international experience translating technological advances into significant business growth across Asia, Europe, and North America. Proven innovation advisor and creative problem solver, adept at incubating strategic partnerships and programs, particularly in nascent fields like quantum computing. Expert in driving Board-level projects and complex collaborations with diverse stakeholders to achieve high-impact outcomes.

Work

QCENTROID
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Chief Business & Partnerships Officer

Madrid, Madrid, Spain

Summary

Supported the CEO of a quantum-as-a-service (B2B SaaS) company by leading product, go-to-market, pricing, and partnerships strategy to drive strategic growth.

Highlights

Secured €200K investment by successfully positioning QCentroid into the QAI Ventures accelerator, leveraging a robust deep tech network.

Guided QCentroid through the prestigious Creative Destruction Lab program in Paris, successfully completing four 2-month sprints to full graduation.

Developed compelling sales and investor narratives, transforming a complex platform product into clear, value-driven propositions.

Directed content and messaging for the Quantum Program Builder launch (incorporating 3 AI tools) and Quantum Navigator interactive newsletter, effectively lowering entry barriers for quantum decision-makers.

Designed and launched a first-of-its-kind AI-powered Quantum Readiness Assessment tool, establishing a critical entry point for the sales funnel.

THE WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM
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Technology & Telecommunications Industry Partnerships Leader

Geneva, Genève, Switzerland

Summary

Led high-profile collaborations with 55 global IT and telecommunications firms, quantum startups, and academia, coordinating industry-wide efforts with C-Suite access.

Highlights

Doubled the number of paying partners in the quantum industry and increased engagement of IT and Telco executives by 35% through strategic partner engagement.

Led the development of Board toolkits on cybersecurity and data value, bringing critical business areas to CEOs, including Intel and Nokia.

Increased partner commitments to Net Zero from 48% to 65% by leading a series of interviews and knowledge-sharing sessions for IT and telecom industries.

Coordinated the IT and Telco industry response to COVID-19, resulting in two governments adopting recommended actions from the private sector.

Co-authored a unique "State of Quantum Computing" report with 23 top experts, providing the first neutral assessment and comparison of platforms.

THE WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM
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Strategy & Partnerships Lead for Europe and Eurasia regions

Geneva, Genève, Switzerland

Summary

Directed Forum collaborations with governments across eight countries in Central Asia, South Caucasus, Eastern Europe, and the Russian Federation, engaging 30+ entities.

Highlights

Signed two government partnerships to develop and pilot cutting-edge technology regulations.

Launched the "New Vision for Eurasia" Initiative, enabling 25 European, North American, and ASEAN businesses to work directly with government officials on national digital transformation priorities.

Led a project to rebuild the innovation system in manufacturing in Russia (pre-sanctions), earning endorsement from the Deputy Prime Minister, innovation agencies, and CEOs of the largest companies and leading universities.

THE BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP
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Senior Associate to Project Leader

Moscow, Moscow, Russian Federation

Summary

Led delivery of projects and workstreams for premier blue-chip companies, focusing on setting, running, and restructuring corporate functions, and designing IT/technology and business strategies.

Highlights

Developed government relations (GR) strategy for an energy industry giant, supporting the transformation of GR to affect 50+ projects with a $500 million budget.

Defined pain points and solutions for an existing IT Transformation program, paving the way for an IT strategy refresh for a nuclear holding with 200K+ employees.

Led team in developing a new operating model for the global IT function of a European Energy Company, unifying operations across 40 countries.

Defined transport infrastructure, core network, and network sharing strategy as part of a comprehensive technology strategy for a mobile telecommunications provider.

Orchestrated the world's largest post-merger integration, achieving $10 billion in synergy.

ACCENTURE plc
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Analyst to Senior Consultant

Moscow, Moscow, Russian Federation

Summary

Member of the founding Technology Practice team, delivering greenfield IT Strategy and business continuity projects and developing 'blueprint' solution methodologies.

Highlights

Led strategy and IT organization assessment for Energy Grid Company, completing 'as is' assessment of three IT departments across 8 regional companies in 6 weeks.

Directed IT Operating Model Assessment for an International Mobile Payments Company, developing and presenting recommendations to joint client's Board and Shareholders.

Managed financial and HR process assessments for IT Strategy for a Leading Security Software Company, developing associated application maps and roadmaps.

Guided IT Operating Model Assessment for a National Oil Company in the Middle East, ensuring rapid client buy-in and fast learning curve for non-IT team members.

Presented Business Impact Analysis of IT to Mining (Coal) Major's Board, dramatically improving Accenture's impression and leading to recommendations implemented within a month.

Education

YALE UNIVERSITY
New Haven, CT, United States of America

Master of Arts

Global Affairs

LOMONOSOV MOSCOW STATE UNIVERSITY
Moscow, Moscow, Russian Federation

Master of Science

Quantitative Methods in Economics/ Economics of IT

LOMONOSOV MOSCOW STATE UNIVERSITY
Moscow, Moscow, Russian Federation

Bachelor of Science

Quantitative Methods in Economics

Grade: Summa Cum Laude

Awards

Elected Yale Graduate & Professional Schools Senator

Awarded By

Yale University

Elected to represent graduate and professional schools, demonstrating leadership and peer recognition within the university community.

Top 25% Consultant Performance Ranking

Awarded By

BCG Moscow

Recognized for exceptional performance within the top quartile of consultants at BCG Moscow.

Accenture Quarterly High-Performance Awards

Awarded By

Accenture

Received multiple quarterly awards for high performance and significant contributions at Accenture.

Languages

English
French
German
Russian

Certificates

Leadership Program ("Building Leadership Identity")

Issued By

London Business School

Launching New Ventures (“Idea-to-Market")

Issued By

Stanford University

Skills

Strategic Partnerships

Partnership Development, Strategic Alliances, Relationship Management, Ecosystem Building.

Business Development

Venture Building, Go-to-Market Strategy, Sales Strategy, Investor Relations, Market Entry.

Innovation & Technology

Quantum Computing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Tech, Digital Transformation, Technology Strategy, IT Governance, Cybersecurity.

Project Management

Complex Project Execution, Program Management, Cross-functional Leadership, Process Optimization, Operations Management.

Consulting & Advisory

Management Consulting, Strategy Consulting, IT Consulting, Advisory Services, Due Diligence, Business Impact Analysis.

Stakeholder Engagement

Advanced Negotiations, C-Suite Engagement, Government Relations (GR), Public Speaking, Multilateral Collaboration.

Content & Messaging

Narrative Development, Value Proposition Design, Technical Communication, Thought Leadership.

Organizational Leadership

Chief of Staff, Team Leadership, Process Implementation, Operational Efficiency.