Prof. Jonatan Zimenkov

Biography

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Dr. Jonatan Zimenkov is a distinguished expert in economics and financial management, bringing a wealth of experience from the world of finance and macroeconomic policy. Currently, he serves as Senior Vice President at a private bank in the CIS where he oversees the liquidity and risk management at the treasury as well as the integration of new emerging technologies that bridge the gap between tradition banking and digital assets.

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His leadership has been instrumental in guiding mergers, acquisitions, artificial intelligence integration and the bank's strategic expansion across Euroasia.Beyond banking, Dr. Zimenkov is a lead investor and advisor of multiple UHNWI family offices, where he helps build and manage diversified portfolios of successful investments across Latin America, Africa, Middle East and Eurasia often in conjunction with global investment banking firms. In addition to that, Dr. Zimenkov has also advised country and industry leaders on topics of critical economic reforms and macroeconomic policies.Dr. Zimenkov’s diverse and global experience in high-level management and finance brings a wealth of practical knowledge to his students.

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He is dedicated to present the workings of academic theory in real-world application as well as demonstrating the delta in between to empower the next generation of leaders in finance and business.Dr. Zimenkov's academic achievements reflect a deep commitment to understanding global financial systems and international relations. He holds a Bachelor degree in Global Financial Management and a Master's degree in International Relations and a Doctorate in Business Administration.

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Teaching

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Prof. Jonatan Zimenkov brings extensive high-level management and finance experience to his students, offering practical knowledge and real-world application of academic theory. He focuses on bridging the gap between theory and practice to empower future leaders in finance and business. His academic background demonstrates a strong commitment to global financial systems and international relations.

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Industry Experience

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Prof. Jonatan Zimenkov currently holds the position of Senior Vice President at a private bank in the CIS, where he manages liquidity and risk at the treasury and integrates emerging technologies for digital assets. His leadership has been crucial in guiding mergers, acquisitions, and the bank's strategic expansion across Eurasia. Additionally, he acts as a lead investor and advisor for numerous UHNWI family offices, assisting in the development and management of diversified investment portfolios across Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Eurasia.

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Education

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• Ph.D. in Business Administration
• Master’s in International Relations
• Bachelor in Global Financial Management