Nikolai Bredelev

Built Mavisol from a machine vision prototype into a fully operational company. I designed and implemented core business processes and defined strategic goals that align with both short- and long-term growth. I also lead budgeting and financial planning, while building a high-performing team focused on execution and innovation. I work closely with manufacturers and industry partners to drive adoption of our AI-powered quality control systems. Along the way, I’ve built lasting relationships with the stakeholders. I always focused on transparency, trust, and long-term impact.

Implemented an interim solution in collaboration with an Armenian business partner to maintain operations following the closure of OOO Arenal, facilitating expansion into new markets, including Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Georgia, and others.

Founded and built a Dutch-made process instrumentation reseller for the former-USSR market, establishing the company from the ground up and overseeing all aspects of its development and growth. Incorporated the company and implemented efficient business processes to support key operations, including sales, marketing, logistics, and customer service. Recruited and led a skilled team to drive success. Directed sales and marketing initiatives to promote and expand market reach. Conducted in-field tests and commissioning of instrumentation, ensuring optimal product performance and client satisfaction. Navigated complex regulatory and market conditions effectively. Successfully managed the orderly termination of business operations in 2022 due to sanctions affecting all EU-based vendors.

Managed operations in Russia following the merger of PPM Systems Oy with Sintrol Oy in 2014, aligning activities with the company’s strategic goals. Expanded Sintrol’s market presence in Russia by promoting key product - dustmeters. Ensured smooth business operations while complying with local regulations and company standards. Oversaw budgeting, financial planning, and reporting to drive growth and maintain profitability. Led crisis management efforts during periods of economic recession and ruble volatility, ensuring business continuity. Built and managed strong local sales and engineering teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. Developed financial strategies, including detailed planning and reporting, and established relationships with banks to secure financing tools and services. Maintained transparency and compliance with vendor policies, sanctions limitations, and anti-corruption procedures. Departed the company to pursue entrepreneurial endeavors, ensuring a smooth and planned transition through effective responsibility transfer in coordination with the company owner.

Established a new sales branch for a Finnish process instrumentation reseller in St. Petersburg, starting from scratch. Led sales activities, planned and executed marketing strategies, and performed equipment commissioning and service. Subsequently took over operations of the first office in Moscow, successfully merging it with the St. Petersburg branch. Achieved a twofold increase in sales while maintaining the same staff size. Transformed the Russian sales office into a self-sufficient integrator with a robust service department. The parent company merged with Sintrol Oy in Finland.

The main objective is to strengthen the environmental management in the Murmansk Region. Coordinated the project from Russian side - The State Committee on Environmental Protection of the Murmansk region. The project donor - Norwegian Ministry of Environment. The project contractor - Svanhovd Environmental Center, Norway.