Gulnara Abdullina
Gulnara Abdullina

Gulnara Abdullina

Italy Renewables and Environment Chinese, English, Italian, Russian
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About

I bring 20+ years of proven leadership scaling multi-billion dollar operations across global markets, with a unique combination of corporate transformation expertise and entrepreneurial execution. As former President Europe at Longi Solar, I managed $2.9B P&L while transforming a China-centric operation into Europe%27s #1 market leader—growing from 50 to 200+ employees across 14 countries with 260% revenue growth in two years.

My board value lies in bridging strategy with execution. I%27ve navigated complex stakeholder landscapes spanning Chinese manufacturers, European utilities, Middle Eastern sovereign funds, financial institutions and regulatory bodies across multiple continents. Whether it%27s crisis management during supply chain disruptions, establishing industry-leading ESG standards or guiding companies through transformational growth phases, I provide the strategic oversight and operational insight boards need.

As a current entrepreneur (co-founder of Chef Marketplace, B2B SaaS foodtech platform) and board advisor to companies, I understand both the boardroom perspective and the day-to-day realities of scaling businesses. My multilingual, multicultural background (5 languages, experience across 4 continents) enables me to guide companies through international expansion with cultural and regulatory sensitivity.

Companies that would most benefit from my expertise:

• Scaling B2B / industrial products companies seeking international expansion, particularly into European or MEA markets
• Renewable energy and cleantech companies navigating supply chain complexities, market entry and Chinese stakeholder relationships
• Companies undergoing business transformation from startup to scale, regional to global, traditional to digital operations
• Businesses requiring ESG leadership in supply chain transparency, sustainability reporting or stakeholder engagement
• Organizations managing complex partnerships with international suppliers, distributors, or joint venture partners
• Companies in crisis or high-growth phases needing decisive leadership and strategic guidance through challenging market conditions

I%27m particularly valuable for companies where the intersection of international markets, complex stakeholder complex stakeholder management, and sustainable growth strategies are critical to success.

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