Coming originally from Russia, Alexander works and lives in Munich, DE. Alexander has more than ten years’ experience in strategy advisory role in public and private sectors (Japan External Trade Organisation [JETRO], United Nations Development Programme [UNDP], Linde AG, Procter & Gamble, etc.). Alexander studied business administration (Russian State University of Trade & Economics, RU) and international political economy (University of Warwick, UK). Between 2005-2012 Alexander was deeply involved in economic and market research in Russia & CIS markets. In the recent five years Alexander has been advancing global market intelligence and strategic initiatives for Linde’s CEO & Executive Board.