Company Leadership

2Rivers leadership team comprises highly experienced and dedicated individuals who play a pivotal role in advancing the company’s strategic mission.

Our management consists of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee. The combined strategic leadership of seasoned professionals in the commodities trading industry paves the way for 2Rivers to cultivate innovation, become pioneers of change, and lead transformative initiatives.

  • Talat Safarov

    Talat Safarov

    CEO and Chairman of the Board

    Talat Safarov brings over twenty years of executive experience in advisory, regulatory formation, and corporate strategy, leading 2Rivers’ strategic growth and infrastructure development. He is renowned for deploying integrated management systems that elevate companies to global leadership. Previously, Talat spent over 14 years as Board Member, CEO, or Deputy Chair of the Executive Board of a leading insurance group. Talat holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in economics and law.

  • Ahmed Kerim

    Ahmed Kerim

    CFO and Executive Director

    With over two decades of global leadership experience in financial management, risk management, deal structuring, and corporate development, Ahmed Kerim has held C-suite roles, including CFO and CEO for companies with over US$20 billion in revenue.  His academic credentials include a bachelor’s in Business and Economic Law, an MBA in Telecommunications, and an Executive MBA from the University of Phoenix, TX, USA supplemented by executive education at Harvard University.

  • Alexander Masarskiy

    Alexander Masarskiy

    Head of Risk

    Alexander Masarskiy is a certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM®) with 18 years of experience in finance, specializing in commodities, financial markets, and treasury risk management. He holds a Master’s degree in Finance and has received advanced training from the CFA Institute. Throughout his career, Alexander has focused on navigating complex financial environments across various markets, where he has consistently ensured value creation for clients through precise and insightful risk mitigation strategies.

  • Giacomo Manica

    Giacomo Manica

    Business Development

    With a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Transports Economy from University of Genoa (Italy), Giacomo brings over 16 years of experience in the oil industry, beginning in shipping and logistics before transitioning to oil trading. Beyond leading the trades in a diverse range of energy commodities and geographical areas, Giacomo focuses on business development exploring opportunities in international markets to drive growth for clients and stakeholders. In his role, Giacomo is dedicated to minimizing risks and maximizing revenues ensuring optimal value through efficient and strategic trading solutions.

  • Prinitt Nair

    Prinitt Nair

    Compliance Officer

    Prinitt Nair holds an MBA in Finance and brings over 8 years of experience in onboarding corporate clients across various sectors. Throughout his career, Prinitt has worked for notable companies such as CRIF (Dun & Bradstreet), First Data Corporation, and Equiti Securities Currencies Brokers LLC. In his current role, he is responsible for ensuring the proper execution of all compliance procedures, including client onboarding, counterparty screening, and adherence to regulatory requirements.