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Umar Shodiev

Business Development at Advaita Group

Dubai

Overview 

Umar Shodiev is currently serving as the Business Development lead at Advaita Group and holds board positions at Daruma Capital and Wooppay. With a Master of Public Administration from LSE and experience at Auchan Retail Russia and Uzbekiston Pochtasi, he brings a wealth of expertise in business development and management to his current roles.

Work Experience 

  • Business Development

    2020 - Current

  • Member of the Management Board

    2018

    Single Family Office for the management of assets in metals mining (non-ferrous and precious), commercial real estate (warehouses), fintech, and TV rights industries. Locations: Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

  • Board Member

    2016

    International business development and strategy of the leading e-payment company in Central Asia.

  • Advisor to the General Director

    2018 - 2019

    - Led the operational and digital transformation of Uzbekistan’s national postal service, overseeing the execution of strategic initiatives under the new “Concept of Postal Service.” - Supervised investment projects aimed at modernizing postal infrastructure, facilitating negotiations with financial institutions to secure necessary funding and support.

  • Deputy Director

    2015 - 2018

    Project leader of the joint-venture with the leading retailer Auchan Holding.

  • Management Intern

    2017 - 2017

    Participated in a senior management internship as part of a strategic partnership between RIA and Auchan, focused on expanding operations in Kazakhstan.

  • Co-Founder

    2015 - 2017

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