Control your Russian exposure before it controls you.
Many International companies have formally exited or reduced their Russian operations. However, residual exposure often remains: dormant entities, branches, blocked cash, local filings, property, PoAs, tax risks, local representatives, unresolved contracts or buy-back options.
I help CFO, Legal, Tax and Compliance teams make this exposure visible, controllable and board-ready.
Residual Russian Exposure
Dormant entities, branches, blocked cash, property, local filings, PoAs and unresolved contracts often remain even after a formal exit.
Practical CFO Execution
Hands-on finance, accounting, tax, banking/KYC and HQ reporting support for Russia/CIS legacy situations — not just advisory slides.
Member of German-Russian Сhamber of Commerce and DDIM e.V.
Controlled Exit & CIS Readiness
Support for controlled shutdown, asset preservation, compliant maintenance and future CIS optionality — without creating a premature “return to Russia” narrative.
Scope of Work
Russia Exposure Mapping
Identification of remaining Russian/CIS entities, branches, assets, bank accounts, PoAs, local representatives, contracts and open obligations.
Local Compliance & Reporting Control
Coordination of local accounting, tax/statutory filings, auditors, advisers and HQ reporting.
Asset, Cash & Liability Protection
Review of blocked cash, real estate, inventories, receivables, payables, tax risks and funding requirements.
Controlled Exit / Maintenance / Shutdown
Practical support for liquidation, dormant status, branch maintenance, KYC, bank access and local service providers.
CIS Execution Support
Finance and administrative support for Kazakhstan and other CIS-related structures, especially where Russia-linked legacy issues remain.
My role is to translate Russian/CIS operational reality into clear, board-level finance control — so that CFO, Legal, Tax and Compliance teams can make informed decisions.
Engagements can be structured on a daily or hourly basis, from a focused exposure review to hands-on interim CFO support.
If your company still has Russian or CIS-related exposure, I can provide a focused initial review and a practical action plan.
My mission
Reliable and fully legally compliant (in view of both conflict parties) financial and administrative management of Western (particularly German) subsidiaries in Russia and Kazakhstan.
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In light of the recent positive news: Re-Entry & Compliance Readiness – helping companies design and implement a 90-day Playbook for re-entering Russia and CIS once market conditions allow. This includes compliance frameworks, financial flow management, and transformation roadmaps.
My Vision
– cost effective closing, re-opening or conservation of your business in Russia with minimum image- and sanctions risks,
– financial, administrative and commercial management of your activities in Kazakhstan and/or other parts of the former Soviet Union.
“…We will really miss having you in the integration team. But the country cash calls miss you even more!!! It was always a highlight of a Wednesday morning for me and Rachel when you would join the call with „Hello ladieeezzz” before diving in the details of the Russia cashflows…“
SALLY
“…Wenn ich meine Year End Zusammenfassungen durchschaue startet das Sibneft Projekt T-2000 in 2002, T390/391 in 2005 und kurz danach T-500 sowie TNK T501-4, ein Wansinn (!), und du hast das Wachstum gemeistert…”
ANDREAS
“… Thank you so much for your assistance over the years. The way you treated your colleagues whether in Tyumen, Bentheim or Aberdeen was always with upmost respect and kindness, and a lesson to us all… ”
MITCH
