Building Business Across Borders: Egor Musatov’s Journey in Emerging Markets

Summary

In this conversation, Egor Musatov '04 shares his remarkable journey from growing up in the Soviet Union to becoming a successful director at Euronet Worldwide. He discusses the influences of his early life, the impact of cultural shocks, and the transformative experience at Thunderbird School of Global Management. Egor reflects on his career development, the challenges faced over 22 years at Euronet, and his aspirations for the future, emphasizing the importance of soft skills and networking in achieving success.

Egor Musatov is the Managing Director for Central and Eastern Europe at Euronet, where he has spent over 22 years building and leading operations across multiple markets, including Russia, Ukraine, Romania, Hungary, and the Czech Republic. Born in the former Soviet Union and educated at Thunderbird School of Global Management, Egor brings deep cross-cultural insight and a resilient entrepreneurial mindset to international business. His career has been shaped by major geopolitical and economic transformations, and his leadership continues to drive growth and innovation in the global payments industry.

https://www.euronetworldwide.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/egor-musatov-2b33826/

This podcast is sponsored by Freshwater Investments