Back to our people page Back to Locations Back to Back to Article

Ilya Epikhin

Principal

United Arab Emirates

Ilya brings wide metals and mining experience with focus on operational efficiency and functional transformation in purchasing, logistics, finance etc.

Ilya Epikhin

Areas of Focus

Education

Finance academy
Government of the Russian Federation

Past Experience

The Boston Consulting Group
Insurance / Partner
Urals Metals and Mining company
Transformation Leader
The Boston Consulting Group
Principal, Metals and Mining
Bain & Company
Principal, Metals and Mining

Ilya Epikhin

Ilya serves as a Senior Principal at Arthur D. Little's Dubai office. Based in the Middle East, he heads the firm's global Natural Resources competence center, with a particular focus on the Metals & Mining sector. His expertise encompasses strategy development, operational excellence, capital project management, and functional transformations.

Prior to joining Arthur D. Little, Ilya spearheaded transformation initiatives at UMMC, a leading producer of copper, zinc, and steam coal. In this role, he managed operational excellence, procurement, and logistics transformations.

Prio to that, Ilya amassed extensive consulting experience with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Bain & Company, advising Metals & Mining clients across Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

Energy, Utilities & Resources
Balancing sustainability with value creation in metals & mining
The global metals and mining industry faces a complex dilemma. Governments and other stakeholders want increases in the essential raw materials required for the energy transition while also pressuring companies to reduce their environmental footprint. In an increasingly volatile world, companies must balance these two aims while embracing opportunities and delivering business value.
Find out more
Aluminum: The path to green
Energy, Utilities & Resources
Aluminum: The path to green
Global aluminum consumption is on a path to reach 124 million tons by 2030, but growth comes at an environmental cost. Production of the silvery white element is energy-intensive, pumping out more CO2 than most other metals. In the context of decarbonization pledges, the onus is on the aluminum industry to build a greener future. This Viewpoint examines the many facets of green aluminum with a focus on the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and its potential to lead the change.
Find out more
Seabed mining: A $20 trillion opportunity
Energy, Utilities & Resources, Oil, Gas & Other Natural Resources
Seabed mining: A $20 trillion opportunity
Seabed mining offers a unique US $20 trillion opportunity to extract critical minerals that are essential for batteries, electric vehicles (EVs), and other green technologies. This Viewpoint explores the economic potential and environmental impact of seabed mining as an alternative to traditional land-based mining, which faces challenges due to declining ore grades, stricter environmental regulations, and rising production costs.
Find out more

Ilya Epikhin

Ilya serves as a Senior Principal at Arthur D. Little's Dubai office. Based in the Middle East, he heads the firm's global Natural Resources competence center, with a particular focus on the Metals & Mining sector. His expertise encompasses strategy development, operational excellence, capital project management, and functional transformations.

Prior to joining Arthur D. Little, Ilya spearheaded transformation initiatives at UMMC, a leading producer of copper, zinc, and steam coal. In this role, he managed operational excellence, procurement, and logistics transformations.

Prio to that, Ilya amassed extensive consulting experience with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Bain & Company, advising Metals & Mining clients across Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

Energy, Utilities & Resources
Balancing sustainability with value creation in metals & mining
The global metals and mining industry faces a complex dilemma. Governments and other stakeholders want increases in the essential raw materials required for the energy transition while also pressuring companies to reduce their environmental footprint. In an increasingly volatile world, companies must balance these two aims while embracing opportunities and delivering business value.
Find out more
Aluminum: The path to green
Energy, Utilities & Resources
Aluminum: The path to green
Global aluminum consumption is on a path to reach 124 million tons by 2030, but growth comes at an environmental cost. Production of the silvery white element is energy-intensive, pumping out more CO2 than most other metals. In the context of decarbonization pledges, the onus is on the aluminum industry to build a greener future. This Viewpoint examines the many facets of green aluminum with a focus on the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and its potential to lead the change.
Find out more
Seabed mining: A $20 trillion opportunity
Energy, Utilities & Resources, Oil, Gas & Other Natural Resources
Seabed mining: A $20 trillion opportunity
Seabed mining offers a unique US $20 trillion opportunity to extract critical minerals that are essential for batteries, electric vehicles (EVs), and other green technologies. This Viewpoint explores the economic potential and environmental impact of seabed mining as an alternative to traditional land-based mining, which faces challenges due to declining ore grades, stricter environmental regulations, and rising production costs.
Find out more

More About Ilya
  • Finance academy
    Government of the Russian Federation
  • The Boston Consulting Group
    Insurance / Partner
  • Urals Metals and Mining company
    Transformation Leader
  • The Boston Consulting Group
    Principal, Metals and Mining
  • Bain & Company
    Principal, Metals and Mining