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Katja Kovalgina-Director and Chief Operating Officer
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Experience
Jan 2025 - Present
1 year 6 monthsDirector and Chief Operating Officer
KIF Warehouses Cooperatief U.A.
Position Summary
Director and Chief Operating Officer at KIF Warehouses Cooperatief U.A.
Industries
Transportation
Business Areas
Audit
Finance
Legal
- Responsible for the company’s day-to-day activities, overseeing investments, cash flow, audits, administrative items, legal documentation and payments
- Part of international structure
Nov 2022 - Aug 2025
2 years 10 monthsOwner
EnerShe
Position Summary
Owner at EnerShe
Industries
Education
Professional Services
Business Areas
Human Resources
- Mentored and trained clients using a self-developed practice combining mental and physical techniques to overcome blockages and unleash potential
Nov 2022 - Aug 2025
2 years 10 monthsTrainer
Studio191
Position Summary
Trainer at Studio191
Industries
Sport
Business Areas
Customer Service
- Provided Pilates, pre- and postnatal training and barre instruction
Oct 2019 - Dec 2023
4 years 3 monthsClient Service Director (EEMEA & APAC markets)
IQ EQ Management (Netherlands) B.V.
Position Summary
Client Service Director (EEMEA & APAC markets) at IQ EQ Management (Netherlands) B.V.
Industries
Banking and Finance
Professional Services
Business Areas
Accounting
Finance
Legal
- 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
Feb 2017 - Oct 2019
2 years 9 monthsCorporate Manager
IQ EQ Management (Netherlands) B.V.
Position Summary
Corporate Manager at IQ EQ Management (Netherlands) B.V.
Industries
Energy
Banking and Finance
Business Areas
Accounting
Finance
Legal
- 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
Jan 2014 - Feb 2017
3 years 2 monthsLegal Manager
United International Management B.V.
Position Summary
Legal Manager at United International Management B.V.
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Accounting
Legal
Project Management
- 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
Aug 2012 - Dec 2013
1 year 5 monthsAmsterdam, Netherlands
Associate / Attorney at Law
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek
Position Summary
Associate / Attorney at Law at De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Legal
- Gained general practice experience until April 2013
- Specialized in litigation and arbitration from April 2013 onward
Feb 2012 - Apr 2012
3 monthsAmsterdam, Netherlands
Trainee
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek
Position Summary
Trainee at De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Legal
Research and Development
- Researched and wrote thesis on consolidation and joinder in commercial arbitration
Oct 2009 - Dec 2010
1 year 3 monthsGroningen, Netherlands
Legal Advisor
Legal Aid Center
Position Summary
Legal Advisor at Legal Aid Center
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Legal
- 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.
Professional Services
Banking and Finance
Education
Sport
Energy
Transportation
Business Area Experience
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Experienced in Legal, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Customer Service, and Project Management.
Legal
Accounting
Finance
Human Resources
Customer Service
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
Dutch
NativeRussian
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Sep 2013 - Jun 2014
Theater school
Sep 2012 - Jul 2013
The Dutch Bar Association
Netherlands
Sep 2011 - Jun 2012
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
LL.M International business law · International business law · Amsterdam, Netherlands
...and 5 more
Certifications & licenses
Coaching Certification
Statistics
Experience
Total positions 9
Experience in Professional Services 11.5 y
Avg length 2 y 2 m
Longest experience 4 y 2 m
Global Experience
Countries worked in 1 (Netherlands)
Primary country Netherlands
Expertise
Recent roles Director and Chief Operating Officer, Owner, Trainer
Main industries Professional Services, Banking and Finance, Education
Main business areas Legal, Accounting, Finance
Qualifications
Highest degree Master
Certifications earned 1
Profile
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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.
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