BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
PROJECT COORDINATION
I create and develop connections between companies, people and markets, turning them into business opportunities and projects.
CREATE VALUE
THROUGH
CONNECTIONS.
Business development means creating the conditions for people, companies and opportunities to connect and grow.
IK8 works across Italy and international markets through four areas of expertise.
BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT
New clients. New relationships. New opportunities.
I support firms and companies in business development, new client acquisition and the creation of strategic relationships in Italy and international markets.
My work goes beyond making an introduction: I nurture and develop the relationship, turning it into a tangible business opportunity.
WHAT I DO
GLOBAL
MARKET
DEVELOPMENT
Business grows when it reaches the right market.
I support Italian companies and firms in developing new opportunities in international markets, building commercial relationships aligned with their positioning and objectives.
Entering a new market means understanding its dynamics, identifying the right stakeholders and building relationships that can grow over time.
WHAT I DO
ITALY BUSINESS
& PROJECT
SUPPORT
Your point of reference in Italy.
I support international investors, entrepreneurs, companies and clients seeking to develop a business opportunity or project in Italy.
I understand the objective, identify the most suitable contacts and facilitate relationships with local companies, firms and professionals, supporting the client throughout the development of their activities in Italy.
WHAT I DO
IK8 operates in business development, relationship management and coordination. Regulated professional services are entrusted to the relevant qualified professionals.
PROJECT COORDINATION
& CLIENT MANAGEMENT
From opportunity to project.
I coordinate people, activities and communication across projects involving multiple stakeholders, providing a clear point of reference for clients, teams, companies and professionals.
I maintain an overall view of the project, facilitating the flow of information and ensuring continuity between decisions, responsibilities and activities.
WHAT I DO
I turn information, decisions and priorities into an organised, shared process, keeping all stakeholders aligned throughout the project.
With particular attention to international and multidisciplinary projects, where linguistic, cultural and organisational differences make coordination even more strategic.
The service covers organisational, managerial and relationship coordination. Regulated technical and professional services remain the responsibility of the relevant qualified professionals.
UNDERSTAND.
CONNECT.
DEVELOP.
COORDINATE.
A personal and strategic approach, shaped around the business, the people and the objectives of each project.
Every assignment begins with understanding the context and objective. I identify opportunities and stakeholders, create the necessary connections and support the development of relationships and projects with a direct, results-oriented approach.
WHERE BUSINESS
MEETS THE
BUILT ENVIRONMENT.
IK8 operates primarily within the architecture, interiors, design and built-environment ecosystem, working with firms, companies, professionals and clients involved in the development of spaces, products and projects.
MADE IN ITALY
With a particular focus on Italian design, furniture, materials and architectural-solutions companies seeking to develop new opportunities in international markets.
BUSINESS.
RELATIONSHIPS.
INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE.
Over 20 years of professional experience spanning business, commercial relationships and international environments.
My professional background encompasses client management, B2B sales, consulting and business development. I have worked with private and corporate clients and with Italian and international companies, managing business opportunities, key accounts, negotiations and complex relationships.
Born in Russia and professionally established in Italy, where I have lived and worked for over twenty years, I have developed first-hand knowledge of different cultures and business practices.
This experience enables me to look beyond language and understand the dynamics of communication, relationships and negotiation between international stakeholders, creating effective connections between people, companies and markets.
Today, I bring this experience to the architecture, interiors, design and built-environment ecosystem, combining business development, international relations and coordination expertise.
BACKGROUND
Master’s Degree in Economics — Novgorod State University
Project Management — ISIPM · Roma
Marketing & Sales for the Ceramics Sector — Cerform · Sassuolo
Design & Prototyping — Accademia Costume & Moda · Roma
LANGUAGES
Italian · Russian · English
LET’S
CONNECT.
Let’s talk about your next project.
If you are looking for new business opportunities, seeking to develop a new market or need a point of reference for a project in Italy or internationally, let’s talk.
IRINA KOMIAGHINA
Business Development · International Markets · Project Coordination