Lidia

Digital Transformation and Value Creation Executive with 17+ years of experience across strategy consulting, technology, alternative asset management and entrepreneurship. Proven track record advising private equity investors and global organisations on technology-enabled transformation, IT strategy, operating model redesign, carve-outs, due diligence, value creation and AI-enabled business transformation. Commercially driven leader with experience originating multi-million-euro client relationships, leading complex cross-functional programmes and influencing C-suite executives through strategy and execution.

Co-Founder at LONVIA (2024-11 – 2026-07)

Founded and lead an entrepreneurial technology venture developing wellness-centric building products and executive advisory services for hospitality and real estate investors.

• Led development of an intelligent circadian lighting platform designed to optimise wellbeing, sleep quality and building performance.
• Advised investors, hotel owners and developers on operating concepts, commercial strategy, digital transformation and technology adoption.
• Led product strategy, strategic partnerships and multidisciplinary product development.

Partner | Member of Leadership Team at ALYSIAN (2021-06 – 2024-02)

Member of the founding Leadership Team, contributing to firm strategy, growth, business development and recruitment from the initial set-up of the business in 2021.

• One of the firm's highest revenue-generating Partners, originating strategic relationships with leading global Private Equity firms.
• Originated and secured one of the world's largest global Private Equity firms as a strategic client, generating more than €3 million in consulting revenues and establishing a long-term strategic relationship.
• Led IT Due Diligence engagements supporting investment decisions across Private Equity acquisitions, assessing technology capability, operating risks, separation complexity and value creation opportunities.
• Served as Value Assurance / Transformation Lead on complex carve-outs, defining technology strategy, governance, programme mobilisation, Day-1 readiness and TSA exit planning, including $4Bn+ carve-out of a large CPG business with 50+ separation program FTEs.
• Led Technology Value Creation and Transformation Assurance programmes, establishing target operating models, PMO governance, executive reporting and value tracking.
• Established Design Authority governing technology investment decisions exceeding $300M.
• Trusted advisor to Investment Teams, Operating Partners, CIOs and executive leadership throughout the investment lifecycle.
• Led multi-workstream project teams of 10+ cross-functional FTEs and experts.
• Led internal training programs and mentored junior team members.

Consultant at BCG (2019-09 – 2021-06)

• Supported technology transformation and operating model redesign for global PE-backed carve-outs.
• Designed and implemented target operating models, enterprise technology strategies and governance frameworks.
• Established and led Design Authority governing technology investment decisions exceeding $100M.
• Developed AI and advanced analytics strategies and embedded solutions for large corporates.
• Managed C-suite stakeholders and supported strategic technology sourcing and negotiations exceeding $150M.

Co-Founder & CEO at OREEVA (2015-10 – 2018-12)

Founded an AI-powered PropTech company providing predictive analytics and automated valuation technology.

• Developed strategy, product roadmap and go-to-market approach.
• Scaled a multidisciplinary team and negotiated a strategic exit option.

Assistant Vice President / Chief of Staff to CEO MENA at CITIGROUP (2014-08 – 2015-09)

• Advised the CEO on strategic initiatives, market expansion and executive decision making.
• Developed financial models, market entry strategies and executive materials.

Associate Director, Structured Products at LGT CAPITAL PARTNERS (2008-09 – 2012-12)

• Developed structured investment products for institutional and private clients.
• Built quantitative pricing models and analytics used across investment teams.

MBA – INSEAD (2013)

M.A. in Quantitative Economics & Finance – University of St. Gallen (2006 – 2008)

B.A. in Economics & Law (Honours) – Plekhanov Russian University of Economics (2001 – 2006)