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I am a very experienced global executive, who has commanded the senior roles (Group Officer) for a wide range of companies and sectors, crossing 5 continents, and across all ownership types. Most recently, I was Group CFO of CGG, France (PAR: CGG). C-SUITE EXECUTIVE | CFO • Championed numerous engagements. Successfully transformed CGG into an asset-light people, and data technology company, divesting non-core assets, and reducing support costs by $40M/year • Led successful $1.2Bn SSN/$100M RCF refinancing and normalization of CGG capital structure • Led development and implementation of Strategy focused on diversification into Digital, Energy Transition and Environment, and Infrastructure Monitoring markets • Implemented a new Enterprise Risk Management framework • International experience in Board Director, Group CFO and operational leadership roles with CGG, OiLSERV, Maersk Oil, Integra, Schlumberger and Fracmaster. • Strong understanding of drivers of performance across complex international operations Rewarded performance with OilSERV Leadership team by increasing EBITDA margin to 25+% in a -35% down market with UAE sovereign investment fund and US PE group as shareholders • Spearheaded Maersk Oil US Leadership team • As Group CFO, restructured and refinanced Integra Group (LSE: INTE), oversaw merger of its Seismic with Geotech Group, and its subsequent listing as Integra Seismic Services (LSE: IGSS) • M&A Portfolio Manager, VP Operations and Finance Director for Schlumberger (NYSE: SLB) • Proponent, practitioner and enforcer of global corporate governance and compliance. Well versed in regulations in multiple country jurisdictions; experience working with UK FCA, French AMF and ESMA. • Working with the Boards, led M&A transactions and negotiations • Experience working in Canada, Russia, UK, USA, MENA region and Europe; maintains extensive professional networks • Hold TRIUM Global EMBA (NYU Stern School of Business, LSE London and HEC Paris) • Fluent in English and French

Yuri Baidoukov is a very experienced global executive, who has commanded the senior roles (Group Officer) for a wide range of companies and sectors, crossing 5 continents, in a wide range of business challenges, and across all ownership types. He was Group Chief Financial Officer for CGG, France (PAR: CGG) where he was deeply involved with the Board of Directors, and their Audit & Risk Management, Appointment, Remuneration & Governance, and Investment Committees. Yuri offers broad experience spanning capital markets, investor relations, M&A, enterprise risk management and insurance, financial planning and analysis, reporting under multiple regulatory jurisdictions, and international taxation. He combines financial expertise with a track record as a member of executive leadership teams developing and implementing portfolio repositioning, restructuring and refinancing, innovation and capability building strategies to respond to commercial opportunities and challenges.
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Yuri Baidoukov
3 rue de l’Ermitage
78000 Versailles
France

Expertise
  • Accountant
  • Cash Flow Advisor
  • Financial Advisors / Investment Services
  • Interim Manager
  • Reputation Management
  • Turnaround Practitioners / Interim Management