Entrepreneurial-minded investment professional with more than 25 years of hands-on experience in private equity, corporate finance, and business development throughout Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Russia, and Ukraine. Skilled in originating private equity and M&A deals, business modeling, venture development, negotiations, corporate strategy, and business plan implementation, with a proven track record in financial management and business turnarounds. Galya is recognized for leadership in international business operations, international development banking and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and brings deep expertise in structuring and executing transactions across markets.

She is CEO & Founder of Avant-Garde Management Ltd., providing M&A and investment advisory, and as of September 1st, 2025, has joined ONEtoONE Corporate Finance as a Partner. Previously, she held senior roles in investment management, strategic planning, and financial direction for IBEC, GED Capital (renamed Buena Vista Equity Partners), OTEplus (OTE GROUP) , Commercial Capital S.A. (Commercial Bank of Greece). Her cross-border knowledge of business operations in Southeastern Europe and Russia makes her a trusted advisor for complex deal execution.