Phenna Group Welcomes Pavel Gagkuev as Corporate Development Director – Europe
Phenna Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Pavel Gagkuev as Corporate Development Director – Europe. In this role, Pavel will support strategic growth, acquisitions, and business development across Europe. Reporting to Jon Harrison, Group Corporate Development Director, Pavel’s expertise will be instrumental in expanding Phenna Group’s European footprint.
Pavel is a highly experienced strategy, M&A, and business development professional with over 13 years of experience across the Energy, Automotive, Pharmaceutical, and TICC (Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance) industries. He has led major strategic expansions, acquisitions, and integrations across Europe, North America, and the Far East, delivering high-impact business transformations. Most recently, Pavel was Senior Global Manager for Strategy and M&A at UL Solutions, where he played a key role in defining and executing inorganic growth strategies. Prior to that, he held leadership roles at Accenture Strategy, Groupe Roullier, Gazprom Marketing & Trading, Air Liquide, and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Jon Harrison, Group Corporate Development Director, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Pavel to Phenna Group. His extensive experience in M&A, and strategic expansion will be invaluable as we continue our rapid growth in Europe. With his deep industry expertise and international perspective, Pavel is well-positioned to help drive our strategic initiatives forward.”
Pavel Gagkuev added: “I am excited to join Phenna Group at such a dynamic time in its growth journey. The company’s commitment to strategic expansion and operational excellence aligns perfectly with my background in M&A and business development. I look forward to working with the team to drive meaningful growth and strengthen our European presence.”
This appointment is part of Phenna Group’s continued investment in its Corporate Development team. In addition to Pavel’s hire, the team has welcomed more members in London, Australia, and America this year, further enhancing the company’s global capabilities.