Programme

Russian exports have expanded in recent years and improved in structure. The share of non-commodity, non-energy exports is up 4% for the year, reaching 38% of the total in 2016, while China has become the biggest importer of Russian non-commodity products. Despite sanctions, the European Union remains the leading trading partner in absolute terms, with Russian non-commodity exports to EU countries exceeding USD 26.7 billion, while the US ranks fourth. Is the growth of non-energy supplies a consequence of changing global demand or a structural issue? Is the current geographical distribution of exports balanced, and what is the potential of the EAEU market for exports? And will China grow to overtake the EU as Russia’s main export market?

Moderator:
Alexey Bobrovsky , Head of the Economic Programme, Russia 24 TV Channel

Alexey Bobrovsky

Head of the Economic Programme, Russia 24 TV Channel

Alexey Bobrovsky was born on 15 August 1981. In 2002, he graduated from the Journalism Department of the Modern University for the Humanities in Moscow. He has worked as reporter and host on the TV-Centre Channel, Channel 1, Radio Station Business-FM. Since 2009, he has authored and presented the Kurs Dnya [Daily Rate of Exchange] on the Russia-24 TV Channel, Head of the Channel’s Service of Economic News. He is Editor-in-Chief of the Internet site Vestifinance.ru. Since 2016, he has been General Producer of Vestfinance Forum – a new interactive platform, featuring Andrey Klepach, Boris Titov, Alexander Novak, Ksenia Yudaeva and other authoritative economic experts.

Panellists
Manfred Eibeck , General Director, Russian Machines
Stanislav Voskresensky , Acting Governor of Ivanovo Region
Andrey Guryev , Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Management Board, PhosAgro
Alexandr Isurin , Chairman of the Executive Board, President, FESCO
Andrey Pankov , General Director, Renault Russia
Andrey Slepnev , Deputy Chief of Government Staff; Director, Project Management Department, Government of the Russian Federation
Vladislav Soloviev , Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Management Board, Member of the Board, RUSAL
Petr Fradkov , Chief Executive Officer, Russian Export Center
Olivier Charmeil , Executive Vice President and General Manager, General Medicines and Emerging Markets, Sanofi
Erkki Järvinen , President, Chief Executive Officer, Tikkurila

Manfred Eibeck

General Director, Russian Machines

Manfred Eibeck was born on August 11th 1960 in Eltville, Germany. In 1984 graduated from Wiesbaden University with Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Has been working in automotive industry since 1985. Mr. Eibeck occupied key positions at Magna International Company – since 2007 he was Executive Vice-President of Magna-Europe, in 2010 he became President of Magna-Russia. Before joining Magna, he headed Body Manufacturing Directorate at OPEL Plant in Russelsheim. Since July 2011 Mr. Eibeck held the position of Chief Operating Officer at Russian Machines Corporation. In October 2012 he became Chief Executive Officer of Russian Machines.

Stanislav Voskresensky

Acting Governor of Ivanovo Region

In 1998 graduated from Plekhanov Russian University of Economics with a degree in International Economic Relations. 1995-1999 – worked on tax issues in Russian and foreign assurance firms. 1999-2004 – Financial Director for organizations involved in specialized subterranean engineering and construction. 2004-2008 – Deputy Director of the President’s Expert Commission. 2008-2012 – Deputy Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation. 2012-2014 – Deputy Presidential Envoy to the Northwestern Federal District. He was responsible for coordinating the efforts of federal authorities in developing Kaliningrad Region. Since August, 19, 2014 – Deputy Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation. He heads the Russian Secretariat of the Intergovernmental Russian-Chinese Commission on Investment Cooperation. He heads the task force on the advancement of Russia’s economic Interests in the Asia-Pacific region under the Government Commission on Economic Development and Integration. October 10, 2017 - appointed acting governor of Ivanovo region.

Andrey Guryev

Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Management Board, PhosAgro

Andrey Guryev was appointed CEO by PhosAgro’s Board of Directors starting 1 August 2013. Prior to becoming CEO, he served as Deputy CEO of OJSC PhosAgro from April 2011. He was also Deputy CEO for Sales and Logistics of PhosAgro AG from October 2011 to June 2013. From June 2013 to August 2013 Mr. Guryev was the COO of PhosAgro AG. Mr. Guryev has worked at PhosAgro since 2004, holding various positions in the finance department and specialising in fertilizer exports. Mr Guryev graduated from The University of Greenwich in London with a BA in economics, and holds a Master’s degree from the Academy of National Economy under the Government of the Russian Federation. He received a PhD in economics from the National Mineral Resources University (University of Mining).

Alexandr Isurin

Chairman of the Executive Board, President, FESCO

Since 2014, Alexander Isurin has been with FESCO, consecutively working as the Group’s Vice President for Liner and Logistics and Senior Vice President for Commerce. Alexander appointed President of FESCO effective from February 2016. From 2005 to 2014, Alexander headed the Russian and Central Asian Office of MSC, a world leader in container shipping. He started career in Maersk. Alexander holds BA degree from Baltic International Academy. He took a course in water and intermodal transportation management from Maersk Training (Denmark). Additional education includes MBA from Swedish School of Economics.

Andrey Pankov

General Director, Renault Russia

Managing Director CJSC Renault Russia, Member of Council on Industrial Development and Competitiveness of Russian Economics under Russian Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Chairman of Committee on Export Support under Russian Automotive Manufacturers Association Born on October 20, 1972 Education: In 1995 graduated from Voronezh State University. Holds Master’s Degrees in Physics and Business Administration. In 2008 had a training course of Accelerated Development Program in London Business School. Career: From 1995 to 2005 – successful experience in managing the Russian divisions of international car companies - leaders of the domestic market. From 2005 to 2007 – Sales Director, Hyundai Motor in Russia. From 2007 to 2009 – General Manager of “Rikom” («ROLF Import Kazakhstan», «Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Kazakhstan»). From 2009 to 2015 – Chef Executive Officer and General Manager «ROLF Import» («Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Russia»). From 2015 to the present day – Managing Director CJSC Renault Russia.

Andrey Slepnev

Deputy Chief of Government Staff; Director, Project Management Department, Government of the Russian Federation

Born September 13, 1969 in Bor, Nizhny Novgorod Region. 2005–2007: Head of the Presidential Experts’ Directorate 2007–2009: Deputy Minister of Agriculture 2009–2011: Member of the Trade Panel (Minister) of the Eurasian Economic Commission February 26 – July, 2016: Assistant to the Prime Minister July 5, 2016: appointed Deputy Head of the Government’s Executive Office and Director of the Projects Department of the Government of the Russian Federation.

Vladislav Soloviev

Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Management Board, Member of the Board, RUSAL

Vladislav Soloviev was appointed as RUSAL’s CEO in November 2014. He is responsible for Company’s long-term development, driving output growth of value-added products and further penetration into new strategic markets. Since April 2010 Vladislav Soloviev was First deputy CEO and was responsible for the company’s operational management with a focus on increasing RUSAL’sbusiness efficiency and improving production and financial performance. Between 2008 and 2010, Vladislav Soloviev was CEO of En+. Between February 2001 and January 2008 he was Head of RUSAL’s Finance Directorate. Between 2000 and 2001 he was Director of RUSAL’s Accounting Department. From 1998 to 2000 Mr Soloviev held the position of Deputy Director of the Department of Tax Policy and worked as an adviser to the Minister for Taxes of the Russian Federation. From 1994 to 1998 Vladislav Soloviev held various executive positions in UNICON/MC Consulting with responsibility for auditing oil and gas companies. Mr. Soloviev serves on the Board of En+ Group. Since 2013 he also serves on the Board of OJSC MMC Norilsk Nickel. For three years he was Chairman of the Board of RussNeft. Vladislav Soloviev graduated Summa Cum Laude from the State Academy of Management and later received a degree from «Stankin» Moscow Technical University. He also graduated from the Finance Academy under the Government of the Russian Federation and earned an MBA degree from the Antwerp University in Belgium.

Petr Fradkov

Chief Executive Officer, Russian Export Center

Petr Fradkov was born on February 7, 1978 in Moscow.In 2000, he graduated from Moscow State Institute of International Relations (University) of the Russian Foreign Ministry majoring in world economics. In 2007, he graduated from Kingston Business School of Kingston of Kingston University majoring in Master Business Administration, the Academy of National Economy under the Russian Government majoring in Master of Business Administration.Ph.D in economics. In 2000-2004 – expert of the first category, Vnesheconombank’s Deputy Representative in the United States of America, Department Head of Vnesheconombank of the USSR. In 2004-2005 – Deputy Director General of the Far East Shipping Company (OJSC). In 2005-2007 – Deputy Director of Directorate - Department Head, First Deputy Director of Vnesheconombank of the USSR Directorate.From June of 2007 – Board Member of State Corporation ‘Bank for Development and Foreign Economic Affairs (Vnesheconombank)’, Vnesheconombank Deputy Chairman.From October of 2011 – Board Chairman-Director General of OJSC EXIAR, Board Member of State Corporation ‘Bank for Development and Foreign Economic Affairs (Vnesheconombank)’. From December of 2012 to December of 2014 – Board Chairman- Director General of OJSC EXIAR.From December of 2014 - First Deputy Chairman of State Corporation ‘Bank for Development and Foreign Economic Affairs (Vnesheconombank)’. From April 2015 – Chief Executive Officer of the Russian Export Center.

Olivier Charmeil

Executive Vice President and General Manager, General Medicines and Emerging Markets, Sanofi

Olivier Charmeil is a graduate of HEC (Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales) and of the Institut d’Etudes Politiques in Paris. He began his career in the Mergers & Acquisitions department of Bank of the European Union, from 1989 to 1994. He then joined Sanofi Pharma in 1994 as head of Business Development. Subsequently, he held various positions within the Group, including Head of the Sanofi Operations in France and Vice President Development, within the Sanofi-Synthélabo International Operations team, where he was responsible for China and support functions. He was appointed to Senior Vice President, Asia/Pacific & Japan, Pharmaceutical Operations, in February 2006. Olivier Charmeil became President & CEO, Sanofi Pasteur, on January 2011. He is a member of the Sanofi Executive Committee.

Erkki Järvinen

President, Chief Executive Officer, Tikkurila

Erkki Järvinen has been the President and CEO of Tikkurila since 2009. Mr Järvinen’s previous posts include President and CEO of Rautakirja Corporation (2001–2008), Senior Vice President of Kiosk Operations in Rautakirja Corporation (1997–2001), Vice President of Marketing (Nordic) in Vaasamills Ltd (1991–1996), Managing Director of Siljans Knäcke AB (1995–1996), Marketing Manager in Vaasamills Ltd (1990–1991) and Product Manager and Marketing Manager in Fazer Bakeries, Oy Karl Fazer Ab (1984–1990). He is currently on the Boards of Oy Snellman Ab, Chemical Industry Federation of Finland, Association of Finnish Paint Industry, Association of Finnish Advertisers Oy and Economic Information Office. In addition, he has been a member of the regional offices of the Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK) in Helsinki since 2011.

Pavel Kadochnikov , President, Center for Strategic Research Foundation
Dmitry Lelikov , Deputy General Director for Investment Activity, Rostec
Valentina Shirina , Vice-President, Sourcing and Business Development, GE Russia/CIS

Pavel Kadochnikov

President, Center for Strategic Research Foundation

Born in Krasnoyarsk on 28th March 1978 Educational Background: 1999: Graduated from the Faculty of Applied Mathematics and Economics of the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, and in 2001: Conferred the Master’s degree by the Moscow. Institute of Physics and Technology and New Economic School 2002 – 2005 - Postgraduate Courses at the Institute for the Economy in Transition, Department for Intramural Studies, Specialty 08 00 01 "Theory of Economics", PhD in Economic Sciences. Vice Rector for Scientific Affairs, All-Russian Academy of Foreign Trade of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation. Head, Real Sector" Research Division, Institute for the Economy in Transition (at present – Gaidar Institute for Economic Policy). Deputy Director, "New Economic Education" Foundation. Deputy Head, Systems Analysis of Economics Department, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology. Conferred the Certificate of Commendation of the Government of the Russian Federation for the significant contribution made to the development of the Socio-Economic Development Strategy of the Russian Federation until 2020.

Valentina Shirina

Vice-President, Sourcing and Business Development, GE Russia/CIS

Valentina Shirina leads GE sourcing initiative in Russia & CIS region, driving GE’s strategy to create sustainable and competitive sourcing footprint to benefit GE global supply chain as well as to build supply base for key localization projects in power, transportation, oil & gas, renewables and healthcare businesses. Valentina joined GE in 1995 and has held a series of leadership positions, as Europe Sourcing Leader for GE Transportation for seven years, and prior to that as Sourcing Manager for Plastics, Silicones, Superabrasives, and Advanced Materials in Russia and Eastern Europe. She has been a certified Six Sigma Black Belt since 2003. Before joining GE, Valentina worked in senior commercial roles at Mitsui & Co. and ICD, b.v., as well as at the Ministry of Foreign Trade of the USSR. Valentina holds a Master’s degree in commercial finance from Moscow’s Plekhanov National Economy Institute.