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Olga Popov

Supply Chain Management - Vermillion Division

Education: MGIMO University (Bachelors), Higher School of Economics (Masters), King’s College London (External Studies), ETH Zurich (External Studies)
Certifications: International Trade Law Executive (Sorbonne University)
Background: Supply Chain Management, Counter-Intelligence Operations, Proxy Network Structuring, Cross-Border Commodity Logistics, Lithium Trading Strategies, African Mineral Supply Chains, Sino-Russian Logistics Expertise, Legal Structuring for High-Value Transactions, Geopolitical Risk Mitigation. Global Lithium Operations, Multilingual Negotiation (Russian, Mandarin, English)
Background: Russia, France, Monaco, Belarus
Yearly Base Compensation: $320,000 USD

Performance Payout Bonus: 1%

Description

Olga Popov is the distinguished Supply Chain Manager for Vermillion Division at Quantum8 Technologies, specializing in advanced logistics, counter-intelligence, and legal structuring for cross-border commodity flows. Born into one of Russia’s most elite oligarchic families, Olga’s upbringing offered her early exposure to high-value global trade and strategic resource management. With her extensive academic training and hands-on experience, Olga has become a cornerstone of Vermillion’s lithium trading operations, ensuring seamless logistics across Africa, Russia, and China.

Olga’s academic foundation is unparalleled. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in International Trade and Logistics from the prestigious MGIMO University in Moscow, where she focused on the complexities of cross-border commodity flows and geopolitical risk. She further advanced her education with a Master’s in Global Supply Chain Strategy from the Higher School of Economics (HSE), Moscow, specializing in African mineral trade and Sino-Russian logistics networks. Recognizing the critical intersection of intelligence and logistics, Olga completed the Counter-Intelligence and Strategic Operations Program at King’s College London, where she honed her expertise in secure trade networks, legal risk management, and covert operations. To complement her skills, she also undertook the Advanced Geopolitical Logistics Program at ETH Zurich, gaining insight into regulatory impacts and operational scalability. Additionally, Olga earned an Executive Certificate in International Trade Law from Sorbonne University, Paris, equipping her with a deep understanding of legal frameworks for high-value commodity transactions.

Early in her career, Olga worked closely with Vladimir Petrov on a high-profile operation for an elite European client seeking to diversify rare earth mineral reserves. In this role, she managed logistics under high-stakes conditions, designing proxy networks to obscure shipment origins, negotiating with high-risk local operators, and ensuring secure delivery through politically volatile regions. The project’s success highlighted Olga’s ability to combine logistical expertise with counter-intelligence strategies, earning her Vladimir’s trust and eventually leading to her recruitment at Quantum8.

At Quantum8’s Vermillion Division, Olga has redefined its lithium trading strategy. She oversees exclusive contracts with high-security storage facilities in Russia and China, ensuring discretion and operational flexibility. Her work coordinating African-sourced third-party logistics providers guarantees consistent raw material flows despite local conflicts and regulatory challenges. Olga’s fluency in Russian, Mandarin, and English allows her to negotiate advantageous agreements with state-backed Chinese distribution channels, positioning Vermillion as a dominant force in Asian energy markets.

Olga’s contributions to Vermillion include the development of real-time scarcity tracking systems, dynamic reserve allocation models, and transport security algorithms. These innovations have significantly enhanced the division’s operational efficiency, enabling it to capitalize on market opportunities while mitigating risks. Her leadership and strategic vision have directly contributed to the division’s record-breaking returns in the lithium sector.
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