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      Vitaliy joined the firm in 2007 and currently serves as Managing Partner for KPMG in Azerbaijan the Deal Advisory Partner for KPMG Caucasus and Central Asia (KPMG CCA). Besides, he was a member of the KPMG London team from 2010 to 2012 and has made a vital contribution to the development of practices in KPMG Caucasus and Central Asia. He is Head of Infrastructure and TMT sectors in Deal Advisory, leading client services in these industries. 

      Vitaly possesses extensive expertise in Energy & Natural Resources, Infrastructure & Transport, Technology, Media, and Telecom. He also provides strategic advisory to KPMG clients on valuation and corporate finance matters. He has led numerous transactions and landmark projects within the energy sector and telecom sectors in the region, including the sale of renewable energy portfolios, the development of auction mechanisms for renewables, securing investors for thermal power plants, and creating tariff mechanisms for infrastructure sectors. His experience spans all sectors within the Power & Utilities domain.

      Vitaly is a frequent speaker and moderator at international conferences and events, addressing topics such as renewable energy development, energy sector challenges, and sustainability. He has diverse range of interests outside work - from guitar playing to mountain climbing and finishing IRONMAN triathlon.

      1. Education & qualification

        Master of Finance, HSE University, Russia

        Master of Finance, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany

      2. Accreditations

        Certified Financial Analyst (CFA)

        Certified Appraiser, (SROA member)

      Media publications:

      Interview of Vitaly Yakovlev for Business Time Magazine about Energy Transition: A Strategic Opportunity for Business and the Economy. https://kpmg.com/az/en/insights/in-focus-expert-interviews/2025/08/Interview-of-Vitaly-Yakovlev-in-Business-Time-Magazine-KPMG-Azerbaijan.html

       

      Vitaliy Yakovlev emphasized the strategic importance of integrating legal services into KPMG’s broader professional offerings. Read more here: https://haqqin.az/news/349729

       

      Interview with Vitaly Yakovlev for Impact Magazine about Energy Transition: A Defining Investment Opportunity https://kpmg.com/az/en/insights/in-focus-expert-interviews/2025/04/the-energy-transition-a-defining-investment.html

       

      Interview with Vitaly Yakovlev on CBC TV about economic trends, sustainability themes, and Azerbaijan’s role in global economic topics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CmpTsuuFIU

       

      Interview of Vitaly Yakovlev for Azeri-Observer Magazine about COP29 priorities, Azerbaijan's potential in this area, and innovative approaches for a sustainable future. https://kpmg.com/az/en/insights/in-focus-expert-interviews/2024/interview-of-vitaly-yakovlev-azeri-observse-2024.html

       

      Interview with Vitaly Yakovlev on CBC TV about the development of renewable energy in Azerbaijan and globally, with special attention to the role of artificial intelligence and investment challenges in the sector. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gv6S2AA2rxU