Ekaterina Ilina, our esteemed Executive Director at BeeHive Advance, brings a wealth of experience and a robust skill set in financial management and investment strategies. With a tenure as an Executive Director at a private investment fund in Dubai, she demonstrated comprehensive management acumen, ranging from fund structuring and operations to compliance and bank relationship management. Her strategic approach to investment, which intricately balances risk-averse passive investing with proactive trading, has been pivotal in portfolio monitoring and tactical asset allocation for the company. Prior to her engagement in Dubai, Ekaterina offered her expertise as an Advisor on Financial and Investment Projects in Moscow, where she was integral in portfolio management, budgeting, and facilitating cross-border capital movements. She is not only a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) but also holds an MBA in Financial Management from Kingston Business School in London, coupled with a Master’s degree from both The Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration in Moscow and the Belarussian State University in Minsk, Belarus. Ekaterina’s commitment to excellence is reflected in her disciplined and stress-tolerant nature, attributes she honed as a former member of the Russian national parachuting team competing at the World Cup in Bahrain. With proficiency in IFRS accounting and advanced Excel skills, she is an invaluable asset to BeeHive Advance, steering the company with vision and steadfast leadership.