Irina Sapunkova possesses extensive experience in change management and continuous improvement, currently serving as the Change Management and Continuous Improvement Manager at ASCO Group since June 2018. Prior roles at ASCO include Lean Analyst/Project Coordinator and Business Analyst, where expertise in lean consultancy, project coordination, and the development of standards and operating procedures was demonstrated. Previous experience includes consulting at EV Private Equity, and various positions at LUKOIL, where responsibilities spanned from managing quality control in laboratories to contributing to construction project quality. Early career roles at Inspectorate Sharp Global Corporation and laboratory technician positions at Rosneft and LUKOIL provided foundational skills in analytical testing and quality assurance. Irina holds an MBA in Oil and Gas Management from Robert Gordon University and has additional qualifications in English and engineering from recognized institutions.