Andrei Zadornov – Managing Partner

In his capacity as managing partner of BIC Securities Andrei advised and managed various M&A transactions for BIC Securities clients (mainly well known reputable international companies and local businesses) in different sectors, including financial services, pharmaceuticals, TMT, consumer goods & retail and others. In addition to M&A activities Andrei has substantial experience in arranging debt financing, related mainly with anticipated transactions

Andrei is one of the founding partners of BIC Securities (also known in the past as KBC Securities Baltic Investment Company or KBCS/BIC, which was the name of the company during 2007-2010, when the company was a part of KBC Securities Group, and prior to 2007 was also known as Baltic Investment Company or BIC). In 1999 Andrei and his partner, Kirill Jurzditsky teamed up to establish BIC, and jointly led the management of the company, building BIC Securities into a leading independent M&A advisory firm in Russian, Ukrainian and Baltic markets

Andrei started his business carrier in early 1990’s in Parex Bank, one of the largest Latvian commercial banks. In 1998 he became Head of Treasury of Parex Bank and member of the management committee. During his employment with Parex Bank he has also acquired experience within the areas of investment banking and corporate finance

Graduated as a Bachelor of Economic Science and Engineer from Riga Aviation University and from Riga School of Economics and Business Administration

Kirill Jurzditsky – Managing Partner

kirill.jurzditsky@bic.lv

Kirill has more than 15 years of investment banking experience. During his time with BIC Securities, he was advising large number of clients – leading international companies in various sectors

Besides others Kirill advised GE Money (US) on acquisition of Baltic Trust Bank in Latvia, DC Ukraine (largest health and beauty retailer in Ukraine) on sale to AS Watson (subsidiary of Hutchison Whampoa of Hong Kong), Fleetcor (US) on strategic cooperation with Petrol Plus Region (largest independent fuel card business in Russia), Molochny dom (Ukraine) in sale to Lactalis (France), Cersanit (Poland) on purchase of Lira Ceramica (largest ceramic tiles producer in Russia)

Kirill is one of the founding partners of BIC Securities (also known in the past as KBC Securities Baltic Investment Company or KBCS/BIC, which was the name of the company during 2007-2010, when the company was a part of KBC Securities Group, and prior to 2007 was also known as Baltic Investment Company or BIC). In 1999 Kirill and his partner, Andrei Zadornov teamed up to establish BIC, and jointly led the management of the company, building BIC Securities into a leading independent M&A advisory firm in Russian, Ukrainian, and Baltic markets

Prior to establishing BIC, he spent 6 years, with biggest Latvian financial group “Parex”, lately as head of corporate finance and member of the management committee of Parex Bank

Graduated from Riga School of Economics and Business Administration 

Alexander Yakovlev - Director, M&A, Russia

Alexander focuses on mergers and acquisitions in Russia, primarily in the following sectors: pharmaceuticals, energy and utilities, mining, retail, consumer good and some others

Prior to joining BIC Securities, Alexander spent 7 years with Raiffeisen, where he held senior vice president position in M&A department. Before joining Raiffeisen Alexander worked in audit company Deloitte for 3 years. He served as consultant in tax and legal and later in financial advisory departments focusing on transactions support

Alexander graduated from the Moscow State University of Economics, Statistics and Informatics with honors

Vitaly Komissarov - Director, M&A, Russia

Vitaly focuses on mergers and acquisitions in Russia. Vitaly advised M&A transactions in various sectors including manufacturing, infrastructure, metals&mining, power&utilities, consumer markets and other

Prior to joining BIC Securities Vitaly has spent 4 years in PFL Advisors (Russian boutique investment advisory), advising private investors, PE funds and state companies on acquisitions and investment projects. Before that he worked in M&A department of Reiffeisen. Previous experience includes Corporate Finance department in KPMG, where Vitaly was involved in numerous consulting projects in energy and other sectors

Vitaly graduated Finance University under the Government of Russian Federation

Alexander Vasilyuk - Associate director, M&A, Russia

Alexander focuses on mergers and acquisitions in Russia, primarily in the Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals, FMCG, and Metals and Mining sectors

Prior to joining BIC Securities, Alexander was a part of the Business Development team at Siberian Anthracite Group, where he was focusing on the group’s new projects in Russia, Southeast Asia, and Southern Africa. Before that, Alexander worked at Raiffeisen as an Investment Banking analyst and was focusing on the M&A projects, predominantly in Metals and Mining and Transportation sectors. His previous experience also includes a consultant position at Financial Consulting Group, Moscow, where he was focusing on the M&A projects in various sectors

Alexander graduated from Novosibirsk State University with Bachelor’s degree in Economics and from Higher School of Economics, Moscow with Master’s degree in Finance