Katja Kovalgina-Director and Chief Operating Officer
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Experience
Director and Chief Operating Officer
KIF Warehouses Cooperatief U.A.
- Responsible for the company’s day-to-day activities, overseeing investments, cash flow, audits, administrative items, legal documentation and payments
- Part of international structure
Owner
EnerShe
- Mentored and trained clients using a self-developed practice combining mental and physical techniques to overcome blockages and unleash potential
Trainer
Studio191
- Provided Pilates, pre- and postnatal training and barre instruction
Client Service Director (EEMEA & APAC markets)
IQ EQ Management (Netherlands) B.V.
- Managed a team of over 22 members across accounting, tax, legal and management functions, including shared service center staff in Mauritius
- Ensured deliverables for over 100 clients across corporate entities, orphan structures and operational entities
- Prepared and met segment budgets of EUR 2–3 million, consistently achieving or exceeding targets
- Held P&L responsibility and drove growth through upsell and cross-sell initiatives
- Handled HR responsibilities for the team and established pricing and offers for new customers
- Managed invoicing and time approval processes
- Ensured compliance with internal procedures and regulatory laws
- Acted as proxyholder A and signatory on behalf of the employer, representing the company externally
- Reviewed and signed corporate documentation, annual accounts and financial statements
- Managed private directorships and led client-facing meetings and travel to align intergroup processes
Corporate Manager
IQ EQ Management (Netherlands) B.V.
- Managed client portfolios and served as personal director and proxy holder for IQ EQ
- Led team management and set up and administered corporate structures
- Oversaw client management, review and supervision of corporate funding and complex structures
- Reviewed financials and drafted management reports
- Handled VAT and CIT matters, preparation and drafting of legal documents and invoicing
- Managed day-to-day operations for oil and gas and operational entities in the CIS region
Legal Manager
United International Management B.V.
- Functioned as personal director and managed client relationships
- Led project management and corporate funding initiatives within complex corporate structures
- Reviewed financials and drafted management reports
- Handled VAT and CIT matters, preparation and drafting of legal documents and invoicing
- Managed other day-to-day administrative operations
Associate / Attorney at Law
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek
- Gained general practice experience until April 2013
- Specialized in litigation and arbitration from April 2013 onward
Trainee
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek
- Researched and wrote thesis on consolidation and joinder in commercial arbitration
Legal Advisor
Legal Aid Center
- Advised on contracts, employment law and property law matters
Industry experience
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Experienced in Professional Services, Banking and Finance, Education, Sport, Energy, and Transportation.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Legal, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Customer Service, and Project Management.
Summary
Next to the above primary activities, I have also been a (professional) pianist, (Barre and Pilates) trainer and coach.
With my broad corporate, technical, administrative and managerial/coaching expertise, I am very excited to contribute and cooperate to further enhance your business.
Languages
Education
Theater school
The Dutch Bar Association
Netherlands
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
LL.M International business law · International business law · Amsterdam, Netherlands
Certifications & licenses
Coaching Certification
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
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Katja speaks the following languages: Dutch (Native), Russian (Native), English (Advanced).
Katja has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Katja has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months. Note that Katja may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Katja would be well-suited for roles such as: Director and Chief Operating Officer, Owner, Trainer.
Katja's most recent position is Director and Chief Operating Officer at KIF Warehouses Cooperatief U.A..
In recent years, Katja has worked for KIF Warehouses Cooperatief U.A., EnerShe, Studio191, and IQ EQ Management (Netherlands) B.V..
Katja is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Banking and Finance, and Education. Katja also has some experience in Sport, Energy, and Transportation.
Katja is most experienced in business areas like Legal, Accounting, and Finance. Katja also has some experience in Project Management, Human Resources, and Customer Service.
Katja has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Banking and Finance, and Education.
Katja has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Legal, and Accounting.
Katja holds a Master in International business law from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, a Bachelor in Honors program from Rijksuniversiteit Groningen and a Bachelor in European Law School from Rijksuniversiteit Groningen.
Katja has 1 certificate: Coaching Certification.
The availability of Katja needs to be confirmed.
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