Karina Luchinkina brings 25+ years of global experience in governance, energy, and finance, with a proven track record in performance improvement, strategy, and risk management. She has held senior leadership roles with PwC and has served as a trusted advisor to governments and SWFs. At PwC, Karina led Governance, Risk, and Control services for SWFs, delivering innovative solutions to enhance governance frameworks, responsible investment strategies, and operational resilience. As a Senior Director in Global Deals Origination, she sought off-market transactions for the world’s largest institutional investors, including sovereign funds and private equity firms, leveraging her extensive network and expertise in deal structuring. Her work also focused on responsible investment solutions, helping clients integrate ESG principles into investment strategies and governance practices. Karina’s executive experience includes serving as Chief Operating Officer and Global Head of Strategic Partnerships at Arabesque Holding, a pioneer in ESG and AI-driven investment technologies. Her leadership was instrumental in corporate transformation, strategic alliances, and financing for high-growth initiatives. As an Independent Non-Executive Director of Main Gas Pipelines of Ukraine (MGU), Karina guided the company through transformational European certification, asset and corporate unbundling and governance reforms and spearheaded sustainability efforts within one of Europe’s most critical infrastructure entities. Karina holds an MBA from London Business School and degrees in marketing and engineering. She is passionate about strategic leadership, fostering collaboration, and advancing sustainable solutions on a global scale.