Larissa Zaplatinskaia, PhD – over 27 of UAE business experience, over 38 of work experience. PhD in business technology & organization management, master’s degree in business management. Experienced in oil & gas, construction consulting, architecture, PR, UAE Navy, IT, shipping & cargo, financial, education, healthcare sectors. Specializes in business management, cost cutting & cost control, budgeting, crisis management, business expansion & restructuring, HR UAE & DIFC labor laws, cultural diversity. Fluent in English and Russian.