Andrew Kovalev | Source | CEO & Founder at McKinley Software

I am a Seasoned Business Leader with over 20 years of experience driving transformation and value creation across diverse industries, including commercial and consumer banking, private equity, insurance, asset management, and commercial due diligence consulting.

My career spans various pivotal leadership roles, including CEO of a bank, Operating Partner at a private equity firm, Chief Business Officer at an asset management company, and Interim CEO at a prominent real estate development and management firm. These roles have equipped me with extensive expertise in business process improvement, digital transformation, change management, and operational excellence.

With a strong track record of managing IT departments and projects for over 15 years, I have also accrued 8+ years of management consulting experience, including independent consulting practice.

I hold a Master's degree in Management and Economics, a Bachelor's degree in Economics, and a Bachelor's degree in Law, all with excellent results from top-rated universities.

Throughout my career, I have authored / qwoted over 100 publications in prestigious media outlets such as Forbes, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Yahoo Finance, MarketWatch, DayliPress, The Baltimore Sun, LinkedIn, and more, including publications in peer-reviewed science journals.

My expertise extends to emerging markets like Russia, the CIS countries, and Eastern Europe, where I have deep knowledge of the banking and investment sectors, asset management, and specialized expertise in Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs).

I am proud to be a member of the Forbes Business Council, and I am passionate about driving continuous improvement and transformation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and strategic alignment within organizations.

Best regards,
Andrew Kovalev