Group-IB Executive and Leadership Team

Valery Baulin, the Chief Executive Officer at Group-IB, directs the overarching strategic vision and global expansion of the cybersecurity ecosystem. Baulin architects the long-term roadmap for the Unified Risk Platform, ensuring the integration of threat intelligence, digital forensics, and incident response capabilities. By aligning corporate objectives with the evolving threat landscape, the Chief Executive Officer maintains the company's competitive edge in detecting high-tech crimes. Valery Baulin fosters collaboration across international research centers in Singapore, Amsterdam, and Dubai to optimize product efficacy. This leadership role involves constant engagement with the Board to secure sustainable growth and market dominance. Through rigorous oversight of operational performance, the Chief Executive Officer drives the mission of preventing cyberattacks for global enterprises. Ultimately, Baulin secures the technological integrity of the firm while expanding the footprint of the Unified Risk Platform across diverse geographic sectors.

Alexander Kalinin, the Chief Operating Officer, Ksa at Group-IB, manages the operational infrastructure and service delivery within the Saudi Arabian market. Kalinin executes localized strategies for deploying Managed XDR and Fraud Protection services to regional clients. By streamlining internal processes, the Chief Operating Officer, Ksa ensures that the Unified Risk Platform meets the specific regulatory and security requirements of the Middle Eastern landscape. Alexander Kalinin coordinates with technical teams to refine the implementation of Attack Surface Management and Business Email Protection tools. This role involves scaling regional operations to support rapid client acquisition and maintaining high standards of incident response. Through the optimization of resource allocation, the Chief Operating Officer, Ksa enhances the efficiency of regional service delivery. Kalinin drives the adoption of advanced threat intelligence solutions, ensuring that local organizations receive real-time protection against sophisticated digital threats.

Konstantin Chigirev, the Chief Operating Officer, Middle Headquarters (East) at Group-IB, oversees the operational execution and strategic alignment of the Dubai-based research and threat intelligence hub. Chigirev directs the integration of regional threat data into the global Unified Risk Platform, ensuring that defenses remain adaptive to local attack vectors. By managing the cross-functional teams responsible for Education & Training and Managed Detection & Response, the Chief Operating Officer, Middle Headquarters (East) maintains high operational readiness. Konstantin Chigirev coordinates with global leadership to synchronize the deployment of intellectual property protection tools across the Middle East. This role involves optimizing the internal workflows of the research centers to accelerate the identification of online fraud. Through the rigorous application of operational standards, the Chief Operating Officer, Middle Headquarters (East) supports the company's mission to provide comprehensive coverage of the cyber response chain. Chigirev drives excellence in service delivery, ensuring that regional clients benefit from the full spectrum of the firm's security ecosystem.

Denis Zarubkin, the Chief Revenue Officer (APAC) at Group-IB, drives the commercial strategy and sales growth across the Asia-Pacific region. Zarubkin architects revenue-generating initiatives by positioning the Unified Risk Platform as the primary defense mechanism for regional enterprises. By overseeing the sales funnel and partner ecosystem, the Chief Revenue Officer (APAC) ensures consistent market penetration for Digital Risk Protection and Cyber Investigations services. Denis Zarubkin collaborates with regional leadership to align product offerings with the specific cybersecurity challenges faced by APAC organizations. This leadership role involves managing complex contract negotiations and fostering long-term client relationships to secure recurring revenue streams. Through the implementation of data-driven sales methodologies, the Chief Revenue Officer (APAC) maximizes the impact of the company's security portfolio. Zarubkin secures the financial health of the regional division by identifying emerging market opportunities and scaling the delivery of specialized audit and consulting services.