Laureates 2025

Founder and Executive Director, Sunny Beauty Bar. Cosmetic Doctor specializing in Aesthetic Medicine and Dermatocosmetology. Recipient of internationally and nationally recognized awards for excellence in cosmetology, including:

“Business Leaders of Central Asia 2025” — Leader of Innovations in Cosmetology
“Trends of Health and Medicine 2024” — Best Cosmetologist of the Year

Senior Member, Eurasian Beauty Guild. Mentor, R&C Business Club. Invited jury member evaluating professional achievements within the cosmetology and beauty industry. Author of peer-reviewed scientific publications in professional journals, contributing to the academic and clinical development of the field. Author of proprietary clinical methodologies and treatment protocols, including innovative approaches to post-botulinum recovery and patient-centered procedural technologies

Founder & CEO, Legal Corporation, self-made entrepreneur and a true phenomenon in UAE business advisory. With 15+ years and 5000+ clients worldwide, she specializes in corporate structuring, banking, and high-risk setups. Known for proprietary solutions, sought by consulting firms, featured in Emirates Times. Trusted by Forbes-listed clients; guaranteed results with absolute discretion.

Head of Production and Technical Support, an expert in organizing and overseeing construction processes. She has over 13 years of experience working on major development projects in Moscow across both residential and commercial construction. She has developed internal regulations and streamlined documentation, increasing process transparency and reducing costs. A mentor to young professionals, she actively shares her experience in implementing digital solutions and management practices. She is also a frequent speaker at industry events. Key competencies: construction management, document control, digitalization, cost control and optimization.

A public relations and advertising expert with 20 years of experience, recognized as one of the top PR professionals in St. Petersburg by Delovoy Peterburg (The Business Journal of St. Petersburg). She specializes in developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies, launching brands into new markets, and scaling PR campaigns across federal and regional media outlets. Nadezhda has a proven track record of building advertising and PR departments from the ground up. Her expertise extends to organizing high-level events, leading teams, preparing companies for submission to international and national industry awards, and driving brand growth through both traditional media and digital channels.

A highly qualified expert in public relations, journalism, and strategic communications with more than 10 years of professional experience.

A member of the Union of Journalists of Russia, she is the author of scholarly publications on communications and media, and a regular speaker at Russian and international industry conferences. Her professional activities demonstrate sustained recognition within the expert community and a significant contribution to the development of modern communications practice.

Senior executive with 20+ years of leadership experience across multinational industrial, FMCG, logistics and technology companies. Expertise in international business operations, corporate finance, operational performance and strategic transformation across multi‑jurisdiction environments. Leadership roles in global multinational organizations with operations across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and CIS. Extensive experience supporting Boards of Directors, executive leadership teams and international shareholders.

His contributions to the fields of finance and economics have been repeatedly acknowledged by the professional community: Winner of the CFO Awards in the category “Best New Generation CFO of the Year” and finalist in the category “Financial Achievement of the Year”,  winner of annual national award “Financial Director”, Winner of the FinTech Awards in the category “Unit Economics”.

Is an architect, and designer, and the founder of Asia Design studio and a team of professionals (established in 2008, Aktau, Kazakhstan). His work focuses on creating conceptual visual content and developing cohesive artistic worlds, as well as generating original solutions for digital projects and commercial and residential architecture both in Kazakhstan and internationally. In his practice, he seamlessly integrates architectural design with conceptual visual thinking.

In his projects, he combines the roles of architect and concept artist, building unified visual systems where every element is connected through a single artistic vision. His work is distinguished by a strong visual language and original solutions inspired by the cultural heritage of nomadic civilizations and ethnic motifs, reinterpreted through the lens of contemporary design and digital visual culture.

Aivar Zherdem’s approach is grounded in the creation of original artistic concepts that shape the emotional perception and visual structure of space. As a result, his work is highly recognizable and aligned with current developments in contemporary visual culture and interactive media.

Is a seasoned attorney specializing in commercial law and sophisticated legal counsel for the business sector, with extensive experience in complex cross-border disputes, insolvency proceedings, and both domestic and international commercial arbitration. She is recognized for providing strategic, results-driven legal representation in matters involving significant economic stakes, with a strong focus on protecting client interests and delivering clear, enforceable outcomes.

Since 2018, she has served as an attorney at her own law practice, where she represents clients in commercial and civil litigation before courts at all levels, advises on insolvency matters for both creditors and debtors, and participates in commercial arbitration, including international proceedings. Her practice is distinguished by a disciplined legal approach, analytical precision, and the ability to design effective strategies in highly complex disputes.

Prior to founding her own practice, Ms. Bunescu worked as in-house legal counsel at PoliTrans Broker SRL, where she provided legal guidance in customs law and international freight transportation, represented the company before public authorities and state institutions, and supported operational and contractual matters. Earlier in her career, she gained courtroom and procedural experience as a trainee attorney and judicial enforcement assistant, building a strong foundation in litigation, document drafting, and enforcement proceedings.

Her areas of expertise include commercial law, civil law, customs law, insolvency, IT-related matters, and dispute resolution. She is known for combining legal rigor with strategic thinking, independence, impartiality, and strict confidentiality—qualities essential to high-stakes legal advocacy.

Ms. Bunescu holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the State University of Moldova.