 | Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (FCILT),
Researcher ID (WoS): MCX-5878-2025 |
Research areas: supply chain management, procurement, logistics, foreign trade, and management.
Brief biography.
Catherine Sharapova is a Supply Chain Strategist and Chartered Fellow (FCILT), holding the highest distinction from the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.
With over 15 years of experience and three degrees – in Global Trade, Law, and Translation – she possesses a unique multidisciplinary command of the entire procurement cycle, from contract negotiation to customs clearance.
Currently driving strategy as Supply Chain Manager at Prometheus Group (industrial energy solutions), Catherine’s optimization of supply chains across China, India, and the UAE was instrumental in achieving a 4.2x increase in net profit. Her proprietary methodologies focus on mitigating payment infrastructure risks, accelerating inventory turnover, and reducing receivables.
A member of the Procurement Union, Catherine is a recognized industry thought leader.
She is a frequent invited speaker at major international forums, including MMLF, Logistika Expo, VPROC, TransLogistica, and CFO conferences.
Her research on large-scale system development is published in IEEE proceedings and leading academic journals (Logistics, Transportation and Information Technologies), cementing her reputation as an expert who bridges the gap between theoretical rigor and high-impact business results.
She is a member of the editorial board of the journal “Crede Experto: Transport, Society, Education, Language”, an expert of the professional portal LOGIRUS.ru and others.
