Yuriy Zerov

Yuriy Zerov, PhD in physics and mathematics, performed in his capacity of investment banker in Ukraine for already twenty three years.   In his previous position with the EBRD in Ukraine, Dr. Zerov conducted financial and economic due diligence, valuation of business, structured, signed and monitored investment transactions in FMCG sector, glass manufacturing, ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy, paper and plastic packaging, industrial machine building, chemical production (paints, fertilizers), telecom, shipping and oil transportation, natural resources, electricity generation, construction materials, as well as participated in launching equity funds and banking instruments for pre-export trade financing and credit lines to Ukrainian banks.  Investment transactions included project financing, corporate loans and equity investments to private and state owned companies, including syndicated loans. He started cooperation with the MKD’s team since 2005 when he left EBRD. As an independent consultant, his responsibility has been financial advisory on M&A and investment projects in Ukraine.  Currently, Dr. Zerov specializes in advisory on bank debt and equity rising, from local banks and IFIs, for development of industrial projects, food processing, power generation (incl. renewable sources).