1987, MSc, Moscow Aviation Institute, Russia; MBA, INSEAD, France. Formerly, with McKinsey. 1996-2003, with Mars including: General Manager, Russia and CIS; Regional President, CIS, Central Europe and Nordic Regions; Member of the Board, CIS, Central Europe and Nordic Regions. Since 2003, current position. Chairman: OJSC VimpelCom; Kyivstar. Member of the Board: MTG; East Capital; GSM Association; Dynasty Foundation.