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      Vitaliy is the Managing Partner of KPMG in Azerbaijan and Deal Advisory Partner for KPMG in the Caucasus and Central Asia (KPMG CCA). He also serves as Head of Infrastructure for the Caucasus and Central Asia region, leading advisory services for large-scale infrastructure, energy, and transport projects with more than 19 years of experience

       

      He has led numerous landmark projects and strategic advisory engagements within the energy and utilities sector, contributing to investment attraction and energy transition initiatives in emerging markets.

       

      Vitaliy is a frequent speaker and moderator at international energy and investment forums, where he shares insights on renewable energy development, energy sector challenges, and investment opportunities in the Caucasus and Central Asia.

       

      Outside of work, Vitaliy enjoys playing guitar, mountain climbing, and completing endurance challenges such as the 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 for haqqin.az about key trends and strategies shaping the market 
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      Interview of Vitaly Yakovlev on cover page of Finansist Magazine: How the Caucasus and Caspian Region Is Becoming a New Global Hub for Infrastructure Investment
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      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