Greater London, England, United Kingdom, November 2025 — Pavel Lapatanov has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Qogita, a global B2B wholesale platform that simplifies trade through cutting-edge technology. In this role, Pavel will lead Qogita’s financial strategy, global planning, and investor relations as the company continues its rapid international expansion following its €80 million Series B funding round.
Before joining Qogita, Pavel Lapatanov served as Global Vice President, Strategic Finance at Bolt, where he oversaw strategic planning, FP&A, resource allocation, cost management, and procurement. His tenure was marked by the establishment of robust financial frameworks and the strengthening of long-term capital efficiency across global markets.
Prior to that, he was Head of Finance – Europe, Surface Transportation at Amazon, leading financial planning, reporting, and sustainability initiatives for the European logistics network. Pavel’s work in sustainability finance included developing business cases for electric vehicle adoption and carbon reduction programs, aligning financial performance with environmental goals.
Earlier, he spent over a decade at Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), where he held multiple leadership roles across Europe. As M&A and Strategy Director, Europe, he drove inorganic growth through strategic partnerships and acquisitions across Europe and the Middle East. Previously, as Finance Director (FP&A) for France, Netherlands, and Nordics, he managed a $1 billion revenue business, championed digital transformation in planning systems, and implemented zero-based budgeting initiatives that delivered over $20 million in cost savings.
Pavel began his career journey at AB InBev as part of the Global Management Trainee Program, quickly rising through roles in financial planning, commercial finance, and strategic planning, where he contributed to multi-country transformation initiatives and cross-border integration.
About Qogita
Qogita is a global technology-driven B2B wholesale platform that enables businesses to purchase products across diverse categories and geographies. The platform serves a wide range of clients—from small retailers to large brands—offering operational efficiency, improved margins, and reduced labor costs through automation and data-driven insights. Recently, Qogita raised €80 million in Series B funding from investors who have also backed major global brands like Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Twitch, marking a new chapter of growth and innovation in wholesale trade.
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