Ivan is a pro bono researcher and member of the “Climate” and “Biodiversity” global working groups for the Global Greens. With an MBA from INSEAD and an honours diploma in economics from Saint-Petersburg University, he brings a strong educational background. Previously, he led the Arctic environmental initiative within the Arctic Council. Ivan served as Chief Research Officer for the Agency for Strategic Initiatives, a leading Russian socioeconomic policy think tank, overseeing research and organic growth.

With diverse business experience in investment banking, real estate, and airlines, Ivan engages in analyses of economic policy and environmental issues. He now resides in Montenegro and actively participates in the Green pro-European party.