Andrei Kupchin
Industrial IoT Entrepreneur & Energy Monitoring Expert
Award-winning industrial IoT leader. 150+ energy projects. Trusted by global brands. Recognized for transforming how factories operate.
These and all other criteria can be found below.
Overview of Extraordinary Ability and Recognized Expertise
Andrei Kupchin is an internationally recognized entrepreneur in the field of industrial energy monitoring and IoT technologies. He is best known for introducing and scaling the Panoramic Power system across the CIS region, pioneering a new standard for real-time, non-invasive energy data collection in industrial enterprises.
Under his leadership, the technology was successfully implemented in major corporations such as Unilever, Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, KFC, Danone, Leroy Merlin, Frito-Lay, Saint-Gobain and 3M significantly improving energy efficiency and operational transparency.
Under his leadership, the technology was successfully implemented in major corporations such as Unilever, Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, KFC, Danone, Leroy Merlin, Frito-Lay, Saint-Gobain and 3M significantly improving energy efficiency and operational transparency.
More than 15 years of executive leadership, including as CEO of Intellectual Energy Monitoring (Belarus) and Electronic Energy Technologies (Russia), companies he founded and scaled to serve enterprise clients across 8 countries.
Major media coverage in leading outlets like Arguments and Facts, CNews, Delovoy Kvartal, and General Director, highlighting his impact on industrial innovation.
Scholarly publications in peer-reviewed and trade journals on topics of industrial monitoring, energy efficiency, and business management.
Prestigious awards, including Best Entrepreneur in Industrial Monitoring at the Best Business Awards 2023 and Speaker of the Year at IoT Focus TechConf 2020.
High-profile jury participation in national startup competitions (GreatStartup 2023, Business Breakthrough 2024), where he evaluated leading-edge projects alongside executives from X5 Group, EFCO, Yandex and other top-tier companies.
Membership in elite expert associations, including the Association of Cultural and Business Professionals “I am a Leader” and the Moscow Entrepreneurs’ Association, both of which require outstanding professional achievements for admission.
Expert recognition from global industry leaders, including letters of support from Steven Martin (Smartcool Systems, Canada) and Peter Oakes (Oakes UK Group), underscoring his international reputation.
Transforming Industrial Energy Monitoring in the CIS
I played a pivotal role in introducing, adapting, and scaling wireless energy monitoring solutions in the CIS region — where no such technologies had been previously deployed at scale. My contribution to the field lies in giving industrial companies a new kind of visibility and control over energy — one that directly translates into cost savings, operational efficiency, and sustainability.
In 2016, I led the market launch of Panoramic Power, an Israeli-developed IoT platform for real-time energy intelligence. Before I introduced Panoramic Power to the CIS market, industrial energy monitoring was reactive, opaque, and lagging. By adapting and scaling this wireless, real-time IoT solution across the region, I gave hundreds of factories, logistics hubs, and retail networks a strategic tool to reduce energy waste and optimize production.
I played a pivotal role in introducing, adapting, and scaling wireless energy monitoring solutions in the CIS region — where no such technologies had been previously deployed at scale. My contribution to the field lies in giving industrial companies a new kind of visibility and control over energy — one that directly translates into cost savings, operational efficiency, and sustainability.
In 2016, I led the market launch of Panoramic Power, an Israeli-developed IoT platform for real-time energy intelligence. Before I introduced Panoramic Power to the CIS market, industrial energy monitoring was reactive, opaque, and lagging. By adapting and scaling this wireless, real-time IoT solution across the region, I gave hundreds of factories, logistics hubs, and retail networks a strategic tool to reduce energy waste and optimize production.
Significant Contributions of Major Significance in the Field
My Key Contributions
Strategic Impact
Trusted by Industry Leaders
“My contribution was not just in technology — it was in building an entire ecosystem that changed how factories think about energy.”
Introduced a breakthrough solution that was non-existent in the region
I brought to market a wireless, non-invasive energy monitoring system that collects high-frequency, device-level data — enabling insights never before available in post-Soviet industry.
Built the full-scale implementation infrastructure
I created the ecosystem — training engineers, building partnerships, establishing support and service operations — so the technology could scale across Belarus, Russia, Kazakhstan, and beyond.
Enabled measurable cost reduction across industrial sectors
My deployments helped clients cut electricity bills by up to 25% and significantly lowered downtime risks by introducing predictive maintenance powered by data.
Embedded energy intelligence into production strategy The systems I delivered became integral to ERP, SCADA, and cost-accounting systems — turning energy from a hidden overhead into a quantified production variable.
I brought to market a wireless, non-invasive energy monitoring system that collects high-frequency, device-level data — enabling insights never before available in post-Soviet industry.
Built the full-scale implementation infrastructure
I created the ecosystem — training engineers, building partnerships, establishing support and service operations — so the technology could scale across Belarus, Russia, Kazakhstan, and beyond.
Enabled measurable cost reduction across industrial sectors
My deployments helped clients cut electricity bills by up to 25% and significantly lowered downtime risks by introducing predictive maintenance powered by data.
Embedded energy intelligence into production strategy The systems I delivered became integral to ERP, SCADA, and cost-accounting systems — turning energy from a hidden overhead into a quantified production variable.
My Key Contributions:
These contributions reshaped energy management practices in the region’s industrial sector — leading to significant reductions in electricity consumption, improved asset management, and increased energy transparency across more than 200 facilities.
From food manufacturing and logistics to heavy industry and retail, my work helped position energy not as a cost center, but as a strategic asset.
From food manufacturing and logistics to heavy industry and retail, my work helped position energy not as a cost center, but as a strategic asset.
Strategic Impact
The solution I introduced is now used by:
Unilever · McDonald’s · KFC · Coca-Cola · Danone · Frito-Lay · Leroy Merlin · 3M · Saint-Gobain · MENSHEN
…and dozens of regional leaders in manufacturing, retail, and logistics.
I’ve also formed partnerships with telecom operators such as Beeline, MTS, and A1, enabling them to deliver this innovation to their enterprise clients.
Unilever · McDonald’s · KFC · Coca-Cola · Danone · Frito-Lay · Leroy Merlin · 3M · Saint-Gobain · MENSHEN
…and dozens of regional leaders in manufacturing, retail, and logistics.
I’ve also formed partnerships with telecom operators such as Beeline, MTS, and A1, enabling them to deliver this innovation to their enterprise clients.
Trusted by Industry Leaders
Trusted to Evaluate the Work of Others in Innovation and Technology
As a recognized expert in industrial IoT and digital energy innovation, I’ve been repeatedly invited to judge national startup and technology competitions. These events are competitive, publicly visible, and supported by top-tier corporations, venture funds, and government innovation agencies.
Being selected as a jury member in such settings demonstrates that my expertise is trusted to shape innovation outcomes and evaluate the work of peers.
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Startech.Awards 2024 (Ongoing)
Role: Jury Member – Category: Technology with Societal Impact
Organizer: Startech.VC – one of the leading venture accelerators in Eastern Europe
Status: Competition in progress;
Why it matters:
Startech.Awards brings together top venture capital firms, corporate innovation teams, and government-backed platforms to recognize breakthrough tech companies. The award is known for its selective jury, rigorous evaluation, and real impact on startup success.
The jury includes leaders from X5 Group, EFKO, Yandex.Cloud, and the Skolkovo Foundation — companies with global reach and billion-dollar portfolios.
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Business Breakthrough 2024
Role: Expert Evaluator & Mentor
Focus: B2B startups in logistics, smart infrastructure, and Industry 4.0
Why it matters:
Business Breakthrough is a curated pitch program supported by corporate innovation departments and regional accelerators. The jury includes venture investors and seasoned entrepreneurs from the DACH and CEE regions.
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GreatStartup Project Competition 2023
Role: National Jury Member
Focus: Belarusian Innovation Fund in cooperation with the Ministry of Economy
Why it matters:
This is one of the region’s most prominent startup contests, focused on high-impact innovation in AI, urban tech, and sustainable industry. It’s a gateway for early-stage companies to receive state support and institutional investment.
“Being invited to judge these competitions reflects not only my technical knowledge, but also the trust I’ve earned as a business leader who understands real-world innovation.”
Nationally or Internationally Recognized Awards for Excellence
Best Entrepreneur in Industrial Monitoring
Speaker of the Year – IoT Focus TechConf 2020
My professional excellence has been recognized by two highly competitive and internationally respected awards:
Awarded by: Best Business Awards 2023
Region: Global (participants from 20+ countries including USA, Germany, UK, UAE, and China)
Region: Global (participants from 20+ countries including USA, Germany, UK, UAE, and China)
Region: Eastern Europe (participants from Russia, Germany, France, Lithuania, Belarus, and others)
Audience: Over 350 IoT professionals, corporate leaders, and innovators
Audience: Over 350 IoT professionals, corporate leaders, and innovators
Awarded by: Best Business Awards 2023
Region: Global (participants from 20+ countries including USA, Germany, UK, UAE, and China)
Judging Panel:
Included top executives, business leaders, and experts from renowned companies, selected based on measurable achievements, such as revenue growth, international expansion, and media recognition.
One of the lead jurors, Yana Kutueva, is a Forbes contributor and winner of the PR World Awards (USA) and MAG Fashion Forum Award (Austria).
Region: Global (participants from 20+ countries including USA, Germany, UK, UAE, and China)
Judging Panel:
Included top executives, business leaders, and experts from renowned companies, selected based on measurable achievements, such as revenue growth, international expansion, and media recognition.
One of the lead jurors, Yana Kutueva, is a Forbes contributor and winner of the PR World Awards (USA) and MAG Fashion Forum Award (Austria).
- Notable winners and finalists included founders and C-level executives from high-performing businesses across the CIS, Europe, and the United States.
- My nomination received the highest scores across all six evaluation criteria, including Innovation, Technological Advancement, Leadership, and Market Impact.
Best Entrepreneur in Industrial Monitoring
Region: Eastern Europe (participants from Russia, Germany, France, Lithuania, Belarus, and others)
Audience: Over 350 IoT professionals, corporate leaders, and innovators
Jury & Speaker Panel:
Included experts from global tech giants such as Yandex, Bosch, Siemens, and Kaspersky, as well as executives from companies like Collabora, EPAM, and OneSoil.
Audience: Over 350 IoT professionals, corporate leaders, and innovators
Jury & Speaker Panel:
Included experts from global tech giants such as Yandex, Bosch, Siemens, and Kaspersky, as well as executives from companies like Collabora, EPAM, and OneSoil.
- I was selected as Speaker of the Year for my talk on practical implementation of IoT in the B2B sector.
- My session received acclaim for bridging technical innovation with real-world business application — especially in conservative industrial sectors
Speaker of the Year – IoT Focus TechConf 2020
Media & Publications
I’ve been featured in and contributed to leading business, management, and technology publications across Eastern Europe. These articles and expert commentaries highlight my practical expertise in launching new markets, managing industrial transformation, and building effective leadership teams.
My work has received national attention both as a technology innovator and as a business strategist.
My work has received national attention both as a technology innovator and as a business strategist.
Recognized Member of Selective Professional Communities
My professional accomplishments and industry reputation have earned me membership in two prestigious expert organizations that require documented excellence and contribution to the field.
Association of Cultural and Business Professionals “I am a Leader”
Type: Expert membership association
Location: CIS-wide, with headquarters in Moscow
This is a selective business leadership network that unites top executives, public figures, and cultural innovators from across Eastern Europe.
I was admitted based on my work in industrial IoT and contribution to energy innovation for manufacturing enterprises.
Proof: Official membership certificate and signed letter of admission available
Location: CIS-wide, with headquarters in Moscow
This is a selective business leadership network that unites top executives, public figures, and cultural innovators from across Eastern Europe.
I was admitted based on my work in industrial IoT and contribution to energy innovation for manufacturing enterprises.
Proof: Official membership certificate and signed letter of admission available
Moscow Entrepreneurs’ Association (MEA)
Type: Official business association and policy advisory body
Location: Moscow, Russia
MEA is a recognized institution for advancing private sector leadership and innovation. It represents top entrepreneurs in dialogue with government, industry, and international partners.
My membership confirms my role as a thought leader shaping the future of industrial digitalization.
Location: Moscow, Russia
MEA is a recognized institution for advancing private sector leadership and innovation. It represents top entrepreneurs in dialogue with government, industry, and international partners.
My membership confirms my role as a thought leader shaping the future of industrial digitalization.
“Membership in these organizations is not symbolic — it reflects trust, recognition, and active participation in shaping the future of our industries.”
Authorship of Articles in Scholarly or Trade Publications
In addition to leading commercial projects, I regularly share my expertise through articles in respected professional journals and business media. My work has been published in outlets focused on industrial energy efficiency, management, and technology implementation.
These publications reflect not only recognition of my knowledge, but also my role in shaping how other professionals and enterprises think about digital transformation and energy intelligence.
Selected Articles
These publications reflect not only recognition of my knowledge, but also my role in shaping how other professionals and enterprises think about digital transformation and energy intelligence.
Selected Articles
“My goal is to make industrial innovation practical. I don’t just talk about tech — I publish insights that leaders can act on.”
These journals and platforms are widely read by industry leaders, factory directors, and senior engineers in Eastern Europe and the CIS.
They are peer-reviewed or curated by editorial boards and are used as reference material in corporate and educational settings.
They are peer-reviewed or curated by editorial boards and are used as reference material in corporate and educational settings.
Original Contributions of Major Significance to the Field
Transforming Energy Use Across Industrial Sectors
I played a key role in introducing a new class of industrial IoT solution to the CIS market, helping enterprises shift from reactive energy consumption to real-time data-driven efficiency.
By localizing, adapting, and scaling the Panoramic Power system — previously unavailable in the region — I created an ecosystem that now helps manufacturers, logistics centers, and retailers reduce costs, avoid downtime, and improve production planning.
Real-World Impact of My Contributions:
I played a key role in introducing a new class of industrial IoT solution to the CIS market, helping enterprises shift from reactive energy consumption to real-time data-driven efficiency.
By localizing, adapting, and scaling the Panoramic Power system — previously unavailable in the region — I created an ecosystem that now helps manufacturers, logistics centers, and retailers reduce costs, avoid downtime, and improve production planning.
Real-World Impact of My Contributions:
- Implemented at 3 production facilities
- Enabled real-time anomaly detection every 10 seconds
- Prevented potential production incident worth ₽500 million (~$5.5M)
- Reduced equipment downtime by 9–11%, boosted productivity by 12–16%
- Cut energy use per product by 4.8%, saving over ₽30 million (~$330K) annually
- System became a core part of their digital transformation strategy
- My system helped Beeline launch a new B2B energy efficiency product
- Strengthened their position in the corporate market
- Attracted new clients looking to optimize energy usage
- Set Beeline apart from competitors with a non-telecom innovation offering
- Piloted in railcar facilities with over 30% efficiency improvement
- Energy efficiency of wheelset turning improved by 18%
- Exposed >40% equipment downtime, enabling system-level optimization
- Used data to model and scale entire digital platform, now expanding across facilities
Global Brands Using the System Under My Leadership:
Solutions under my leadership have been implemented in 150+ facilities across the CIS, used by brands such as McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, KFC, Unilever, Saint-Gobain, Frito-Lay, Danone, 3M, Leroy Merlin, KamAZ, and many others.
Solutions under my leadership have been implemented in 150+ facilities across the CIS, used by brands such as McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, KFC, Unilever, Saint-Gobain, Frito-Lay, Danone, 3M, Leroy Merlin, KamAZ, and many others.
Performance of a Leading or Critical Role
Leading Role in International Leasing Expansion
During my tenure at OJSC "Promagrolizing" — the leading leasing company in Belarus — I held a critical leadership role that fundamentally transformed the company’s presence on the international market. Initially appointed as Head of the International Leasing Department and later Managing Director of the company’s subsidiary BelAfrica Ltd. in Mozambique, I led the creation and development of Promagrolizing’s international leasing division from scratch. Under my direct leadership:
My strategic initiatives not only generated over $10M in direct export contracts but also firmly established Promagrolizing as Belarus’s national export operator in leasing — a role that had not existed before. My work directly influenced the country’s industrial export agenda and earned the support of top-level government officials.
During my tenure at OJSC "Promagrolizing" — the leading leasing company in Belarus — I held a critical leadership role that fundamentally transformed the company’s presence on the international market. Initially appointed as Head of the International Leasing Department and later Managing Director of the company’s subsidiary BelAfrica Ltd. in Mozambique, I led the creation and development of Promagrolizing’s international leasing division from scratch. Under my direct leadership:
- A new international leasing department was created and scaled into a full-fledged directorate, enabling Promagrolizing to expand into Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America.
- The company signed $23.6M in export leasing contracts in 2011 — a growth of 180% year-over-year. By 2012, Promagrolizing exported 600 agricultural machines to Georgia worth $9M.
- I initiated and executed Promagrolizing’s first international deal — the delivery of 170 MAZ trucks in partnership with ITECO. This project involved complex multi-party negotiations with insurers, banks, and foreign logistics partners and later became a template for future transactions.
- In one of the most complex deals under my leadership, five 220-ton BELAZ dump trucks were exported to South Africa, involving seven parties from four jurisdictions, including logistics companies, banks, and insurers.
My strategic initiatives not only generated over $10M in direct export contracts but also firmly established Promagrolizing as Belarus’s national export operator in leasing — a role that had not existed before. My work directly influenced the country’s industrial export agenda and earned the support of top-level government officials.
Founder and CEO – Strategic Leadership in IoT Innovation
As founder and CEO of the holding group comprising Intelligent Energy Monitoring (Belarus) and Electronic Energy Technologies (Russia), I played a critical and strategic role in building one of the most successful industrial IoT businesses in the post-Soviet region.
Key highlights of my leading role:
My strategic initiatives not only generated over $10M in direct export contracts but also firmly established Promagrolizing as Belarus’s national export operator in leasing — a role that had not existed before. My work directly influenced the country’s industrial export agenda and earned the support of top-level government officials.
As founder and CEO of the holding group comprising Intelligent Energy Monitoring (Belarus) and Electronic Energy Technologies (Russia), I played a critical and strategic role in building one of the most successful industrial IoT businesses in the post-Soviet region.
Key highlights of my leading role:
- Launched Panoramic Power in CIS: I personally identified the market opportunity and brought the innovative Panoramic Power technology — a wireless real-time energy monitoring solution — to CIS countries. At the time, such technologies were not available in the region.
- Built a trusted brand: Under my leadership, the product became a market leader, trusted by Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, McDonald’s, Leroy Merlin, Unilever, KAMAZ, and others. My client-centric approach and deep technical involvement drove measurable results for these companies.
- Developed a scalable B2B sales system: I created a multilevel partner sales architecture that enabled cooperation with telecom giants like MTS, Beeline, and A1, giving access to a corporate base of over 140 million users. This structure helped grow revenue by +1014% between 2020 and 2023.
- Oversaw more than 150 large-scale projects: Including energy efficiency optimization at 3M, Coca-Cola, and Unilever. I led teams that achieved cost reductions, decreased downtime, and boosted operational transparency.
- Built an internal operating system: I implemented a 700+ document knowledge base and trained over 450 partner managers — forming a sustainable foundation for business scaling and service delivery.
My strategic initiatives not only generated over $10M in direct export contracts but also firmly established Promagrolizing as Belarus’s national export operator in leasing — a role that had not existed before. My work directly influenced the country’s industrial export agenda and earned the support of top-level government officials.
TIBO-2023 (Minsk)
Prestigious MBA Education
Expert Speaker at Major Industry Events
IoT Conference 2017 (Saint Petersburg)
HTP Business Incubator Seminar 2024 (Online)
Largest ICT forum in Eastern Europe and the CIS
Topic: "How IoT Helps Industrial Enterprises Cut Energy Costs"
Audience: 260+ participants from 14 countries
I presented real-world industrial IoT use cases, demonstrating measurable outcomes and strategic adoption.
My talk was recognized as one of the most practical and applied in the "IoT & AI Technologies" track.
Topic: "How IoT Helps Industrial Enterprises Cut Energy Costs"
Audience: 260+ participants from 14 countries
I presented real-world industrial IoT use cases, demonstrating measurable outcomes and strategic adoption.
My talk was recognized as one of the most practical and applied in the "IoT & AI Technologies" track.
Topic: "Industrial IoT Implementation: Results, Challenges, and Outlook"
My presentation was part of the “Software Products” section and was met with strong interest from industry professionals.
The event gathered top experts from across Russia to discuss the future of industrial IoT.
My presentation was part of the “Software Products” section and was met with strong interest from industry professionals.
The event gathered top experts from across Russia to discuss the future of industrial IoT.
Topic: “How to Avoid Mistakes in B2B Startups”
I delivered a workshop for residents of the Belarus High-Tech Park (HTP), covering early-stage B2B sales strategies and lessons from building Panoramic Power in the region.
The session was highly rated and highlighted as valuable by startup founders and investors.
I delivered a workshop for residents of the Belarus High-Tech Park (HTP), covering early-stage B2B sales strategies and lessons from building Panoramic Power in the region.
The session was highly rated and highlighted as valuable by startup founders and investors.
Additional Evidence Supporting My Extraordinary Ability
Beyond formal publications, leadership roles, awards, and judging, I have actively contributed to the professional community, technological development, and innovation ecosystem through public speaking, education, expert engagement, and academic achievements.
I earned an MBA degree from the Higher School of International Business of the Russian Presidential Academy (RANEPA) — one of the top-ranked business schools in Russia and the CIS.
My enrollment was a result of corporate recognition of my exceptional performance in Promagrolizing, where I led international expansion. The degree strengthened my strategic management capabilities and directly influenced multi-million dollar export projects.
My enrollment was a result of corporate recognition of my exceptional performance in Promagrolizing, where I led international expansion. The degree strengthened my strategic management capabilities and directly influenced multi-million dollar export projects.
Get in Touch
Whether you're looking to optimize energy use across your facilities, bring innovation to your industrial operations, or explore strategic collaboration — I’d be glad to hear from you.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreikupchin/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreikupchin/
