Vitaly Yakovlev

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.