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Schugorev Dmitry. 36 y.o. Born in Moscow in 1978. At present time - a news anchor at Russia-24 news channel. Began his carreer as a broadcast journalist at ORT Channel in 2000. Has been working as a TV journalist totally for 14 years: ORT/First Channel, RT, Russia-24. In 2007-2009 was a host anchor at Vesti FM radio station. Filmed several documentaries, analytical TV programmes, made dozens of interviews with top politicians, public, financial and cultural newsmakers. Took active part in producing and airing the annual TV show with Vladimir Putin in 2011, 2013 and 2014. Was the author and host anchor of several projects at Russia-24 concerning the parliamentary and presidential elections, major political and economic events. Also works as a TV reporter and commentator. Every year takes part at the International Economic Forum in St Petersburgh. Fluent in English and German.

Mr. Braverman was born on May 1, 1954. He graduated from Kharkiv Engineering and Economics Institute and completed graduate studies at Lomonosov Moscow State Institute of Fine Chemical Technologies. He is a Doctor of Economic Sciences and a professor. 1995–1997 – He served as president of the Russian Marketing Association. 1997–1999 – He was Deputy Chairman of the State Property Committee of the Russian Federation and then First Deputy Minister of State Property of the Russian Federation as well as acting Minister of State Property of the Russian Federation. 1999–2000 – He served as president of the Russian Marketing Association. 2000–2004 – He was Deputy Minister of Property Relations of the Russian Federation and a State Secretary. 2006–2008 – He served as Chairman of the Committee for the Development of an Affordable Housing Market under the Russian Presidential Council for the Implementation of Priority National Projects and the Demographic Policy. August 2008 – Under Order No. 1145-r of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, he was appointed Director General of the Russian Housing Development Foundation.On Oct the 2nd 2015 A. Braverman was appointed as General Director of Joint-stock company «Russian Small and Medium Business Corporation» (JSC «RSMB Corporation» ). From October 12, 2015 he is a member of the Board of Directors of JSC «RSMB Corporation» ex officio.

Born June 1, 1956 in Moscow. In 1978 graduated from the Economics Faculty at Lomonosov Moscow State University. In 1991 received his diploma from the International Business School at Harvard University. In 1980—1991 worked at the Ministry of Finance, USSR. Mr Zhukov has been elected five times (in 1993, 1995, 1999, 2003 and 2011) as a Member of Parliament of the Russian Federation. At the second and third convocations of the Duma he was Committee Chairman for the budget and taxation. In December 2003—March 2004 and December 2011—September 2016 was Member of Parliament - First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation. From March 2004—December 2011 Mr Zhukov took up the post of Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation. Whilst working for the Russian Federation government he was responsible for the work of the ministries of the Economic Block, as well as for social policies. In 2004—2011 he headed the Board of Directors at the Russian Railways. Since April 2013 has been co-chairman of the Public Council on the development of fast and high-speed railways in the Russian Federation. In September 2016 was elected Member of Parliament - First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation of the 7th convocation. In the Duma, Mr Zhukov is responsible for creating programmes on legislative activities; leading work on the inter-factional group for developing the President’s Message; overseeing the work of the (tripartite) groups for the improvement of inter-factional relations in the Russian Federation; working with all the economic committees of the State Duma, as well as with the Committee of social policy; organizing cooperation with the Administration of the President of the Russian Federation, with the government, and the executive power. He is also working at the Presidium of the Economic Council, under the auspices of the President of the Russian Federation. Over the course of many years Mr Zhukov has been in charge of support for high performances sports. Since May 2010 he has been President of the Russian Olympics Committee. In 2013 was elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee. Chairman of The Bolshoi Theatre’s Board of Trustees. Chairman of the Public Council of The International Military Music Festival “Spasskaya Tower”. Member of the Supreme Council for the United Russia Party. His interests include football, chess and golf.

Born on June 1, 1970 in Bad Soden am Taunus, married, three children. Graduated in business management, University of Cooperative Education Stuttgart. Sep 1994 – Dec 1995, Manager, Finance Process and Systems, Daimler Benz AG. Jan 1996 – Jul 1998, CEO and Founder of IT-Networks GmbH. Jul 1998 – Nov 1999, Senior Manager, Corporate War Room, DaimlerChrysler AG. Nov 1999 – Jul 2000, Director, Corporate e-Business Strategy and Corporate War Room, DaimlerChrysler AG. Jul 2000 – Sep 2002, Vice President, Corporate e-Business, DaimlerChrysler AG. Oct 2002 – Aug 2007, Member of the Board of Management Mercedes Car Group, responsible for Finance, Controlling and Strategy, DaimlerChrysler AG. Oct 2007 – Sep 2009, Managing Director Operations, Permira Beteiligungsberatung GmbH. Sep 2009 – Dec 2011, Member of the Management Board of METRO AG (CFO). Jan 2012 – present, Chairman of the Management Board of METRO AG.

Jay is the Global Vice Chair of Tax at EY, leading more than 38,000 people around the world who make up the Tax practice and is responsible for all aspects of EY’s Tax strategy and operations. Jay joined EY in 1985 and has extensive global experience. Prior to his current role, Jay served as Chair of the Global Accounts Committee, representing EY’s largest accounts on the Global Executive, and as Deputy Managing Partner for EY’s EMEIA Area. He has led EY’s Americas Tax practice and, from 1995 to 1999, led EY’s Commonwealth of Independent States Tax Practice based in Moscow. He was appointed to the board of the US-Russia Business Council in 2014.

Andrey Nikitin was born in Moscow in 1979. In 2001, he graduated from the State University of Management (Moscow). In 2007, he received an EMBA degree of the internationally accredited Stockholm School of Economics. In 2002-2011 he worked at the RUSKOMPOZIT Group, unifying Russian biggest companies in the fiberglass, composites and geosynthetics industries. Andrey Nikitin held different positions at the group, since 2009 he became General Director of «RUSKOMPOZIT Management Company» OJSC. Since July 27th, 2011 he has been working as General Director of a non-profit organization "Agency for Strategic Initiatives" (ASI). The Agency implements comprehensive projects aimed at enhancement of the investment climate, the development of vocational education and supplementary education for children. The ASI also coordinates the National Technology Initiative — a set of measures to create fundamentally new markets. Member of the Presidential Council on Economic Modernization and Innovative Development of Russia. Member of the Presidential Economic Council. Member of the Presidential Commission on State Service and Senior Executives Candidates Pool. Member of the Supervisory Council of the Single-industry Cities Development Fund and the Industry Development Fund. Board member of the Federal Corporation for SME Development. Has a Ph.D. in Economics. Andrey Nikitin was awarded a second-class medal of the Order of Merit for the Motherland He also received a personal note of acknowledgement from the President of the Russian Federation.

Projecting and implementing“Mod Cities”project in Russia with Mod Holding Group. Promoter of Itaco, started programme of cooperation of Italian companies in prefabricated buildings sector involving Canova, Modulbagno and Edilsider.Sponsor of foreign investments in Russia, has been Strategic Advisor to Italian companies in petrochemical (Sacim, Petroltecnica, IT Group), materials (Comital) and composite materials (FT) sectors. Responsible for strategy of Chateau D'Ax, main Italian design furniture producer. Established operation Cartonplast RU near Moscow where was General Manager. Started marketing and trading activity with with Soviet Union in 70s in steel sector with Utemberg Spa (CEO), metallurgical plants engineering. End 70s established with important partners Dobra Trading Spa, negotiating and closing contracts for most important Italian steel sector groups as Breda, Falck, Alessio Tubi etc. Committed to promotion of cultural exchanges between Russia and Italy with high standing events as exhibition "Masters of Italian Design"held in Moscow in cooperation with Triennale of Milan. Recently supported exhibition in Milan dedicated to Russian architect Melnikov.

Born January 4, 1967, in Bilibino, Magadan Region. 1993: graduated from the Law Faculty of Moscow State University with a degree in jurisprudence. 1984–1985: laboratory assistant at the EKOS Scientific Research Institute. 1985–1987: served in the Soviet Army. 1993: attaché of the Law Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. 1993–1995: senior legal adviser at ALM Consulting. 1995: Director, ALM Law Office. 1997: Head of Department of the State Register of Federal Property, State Committee of the Russian Federation for State Property Management. 1998: Deputy Minister for State Property of the Russian Federation. 1998–2000: Chairman, Russian Federal Property Fund. 2000–2003: Chief of the Government Staff in the rank of Minister. 2003: Aide to the President of the Russian Federation. 2003–2004:Deputy Head of Administration of the President of the Russian Federation. 2004: Aide to the President of the Russian Federation. 2005: Russian Sherpa in the G8. 2008: First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation. Married with two sons and two daughters.