Stanislav Balakin

Stanislav Balakin is a CIO with 25+ years of experience driving enterprise IT and digital transformation across large distributed businesses. He currently leads IT strategy and development for ITES Group, including KEYSEVEN, the group’s in-house IT company, supporting the TAIRAI and ROYAL THAI brands. His career includes senior leadership roles at Cargill, Rusagro, Black Earth Farming, and Cedrus. His expertise spans IT governance, enterprise systems, cybersecurity, BI and AI-driven analytics, and 1C transformation, with a strong focus on building scalable IT functions, resilient infrastructure, and technology strategy aligned with business growth and M&A objectives.

Built IT functions from the ground up in several large, distributed businesses, transforming fragmented technology environments into scalable business capabilities. Strengthened resilience of critical systems, evolved 1C from a basic accounting tool into a core business platform, introduced BI and data-driven reporting, enhanced cybersecurity and access governance, and prepared IT environments for acquisitions and operational scaling.

IT strategy and governance. Enterprise architecture. 1C transformation. Cybersecurity and access management. BI, data platforms and AI-driven analytics. Digital product development. IT operating model design. Infrastructure resilience and business continuity. Vendor and budget management. M&A and integration readiness.