Programme

Creative ideas and innovative solutions are becoming not just an important element of regional economic development, but core to global economic and sociocultural processes. Creative industries improve the investment prospects of cities and countries, allowing them to compete for skilled labour and young talent, and underpin strategies to promote exports of high-tech products and creative and digital services. Innovative and creative products have a positive effect on the country’s international image, sustaining progressive and modern brand values. How significant is the role of creative industries in driving economic growth and projecting ‘soft power’? Are there any current projects aimed at supporting and promoting the Russian creative sector in international markets? How can the creative capital index be measured and can it be used to improve the country’s image?

Moderator:
Alexey Dolinsky , Founder, Coursalytics; Member of the Russian Government Expert Council

Alexey Dolinsky

Founder, Coursalytics; Member of the Russian Government Expert Council

Alex Dolinskiy is a co-founder of Coursalytics Inc., an executive education marketplace. Alex contributed to research projects of Harvard Berkman Center for Internet and Society, ran a joint project with Institut français des relations internationales and taught at Moscow State University. Alex led strategic analytical and strategic communications projects in Russia, Europe and the Asia Pacific. He graduated with a Master’s degree in Law and Diplomacy from the Fletcher School and defended his PhD thesis in political science at Moscow State University of International Relations. He also holds a BA and MA magna cum laude from St. Petersburg State University and Moscow State University of International Relations. Alex is a member of the Expert Council of the Russian Federation and an expert of the Russian International Affairs Council. Authored and co-authored few dozen publications on soft power and international coordination.

Panellists
Kirill Androsov , Managing Director, Altera Investment Fund
Manuel Caldeira Cabral , Minister of Economy of the Portuguese Republic
Alexey Kudrin , Chairman of the Board, Center for Strategic Research Foundation; Deputy Chairman, Economic Council under the President of the Russian Federation
Denis Manturov , Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation
Nonna Materkova , Director, Founder, Calvert 22 Foundation
Jairaj Mashru , Founder, Bombay Innovation Group
Bob Moritz , Global Chairman, PwC

Kirill Androsov

Managing Director, Altera Investment Fund

Born June 13, 1972 in Murmansk. 1994: graduated in organisation of the machinery industry from St. Petersburg State Marine Technical University as an Engineer-Economist. 2000: completed a post-graduate programme at St. Petersburg State University with a CSc (Econ.). 2005, obtained an Executive MBA degree from the Business School of Chicago University and holds a Ph.D.??? in Economics. 1999 to 2004, Senior Deputy General Director at Lenenergo, Open Joint Stock Company of the Power Industry and Electrification. 2004 to 2005: Head of Department for government regulation of tariffs and infrastructure reforms of the Russian Ministry for Economic Development and Trade. He has been Deputy Economic Development and Trade Minister of of the Russian government since November 2005. May 2008 through April 2010: Deputy Chief of Staff in the Prime Minister's office of the Russian Federation. Mr. Androsov is currently a Managing Partner of Altera Capital. He has been as a Member of the Board of Directors at OJSC OC Rosneft; OJSC RAO UES of Russia; OAO Svyazinvest, Zarubezhneft, JSC Interregional distribution grid companies Holding (alternate name Joint Stock Company Russian Grids).Since 2011, member of the public council of the Federal Tax Service, Professor at the Higher School of Economics. Member or the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation and the Public Council under the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation.

Manuel Caldeira Cabral

Minister of Economy of the Portuguese Republic

Manuel Caldeira Cabral was born in Lisbon in 1968. He was appointed Minister of Economy in November 2015. The Minister of Economy is responsible for strategy and policy aimed at economic growth and competitiveness. The Minister’s main policy areas are: business law, enterprise and business support, innovation, internationalization of enterprises and promotion of trade, industry and investment, consumer protection, tourism, energy and geology. Manuel Caldeira Cabral was Professor of Economy in University of Minho since 2004. He was a former member of Parliament since October 2015. He was columnist in the economic newspaper Jornal de Negócios since 2007. In 2013 and 2014 he represented the Socialist Party in the negotiation of the partnership agreement between Portugal and the European Commission for the implementation of the European Structural and Investment Funds. He was an invited researcher in the World Bank Department of Commerce Investigation and Economic Integration, in Washington D.C., in 2012. He was economic advisor to the Minister of State and Finance between 2009 and 2011 and economic advisor to the Minister of Economy and Innovation in 2009. He was member of the Council for the Promotion of Internationalization (2010 and 2011) and member of the coordination network for EU's Europe 2020 Strategy (2010 and 2011). He was expert evaluator of the Open Budget Questionnaire of East Timor (2010 to 2013) on behalf of International Budget Partnership. He worked in the cooperation program of the Foundation of Portuguese Universities in East Timor (in 2004 and 2007). He was researcher of the Economy Department of Nottingham University during his PhD and advisor to the Economy Department of University of Minho until he finished his PhD. He was advisor to the Portuguese Insurers Association (1991-1992). While he was studying, he worked as a journalist in Diário Económico and Semanário Económico (1988-1991).

Alexey Kudrin

Chairman of the Board, Center for Strategic Research Foundation; Deputy Chairman, Economic Council under the President of the Russian Federation

Alexey Kudrin is currently Dean of School of Liberal Arts and Sciences of St. Petersburg State University. Since May 2000 till September 2011 he served as Finance Minister of Russia. His financial policies received international recognition; he was named "Finance Minister of the Year 2004" by The Banker magazine and "Finance Minister of the Year 2010" by Euromoney magazine. In years 2000-2003 and 2008-2011 Alexei Kudrin also held the post of Deputy Prime-Minister. In 2005 he was awarded the Order of Merit for the Fatherland.Before joining the government, Alexei Kudrin worked for Saint-Petersburg City government, holding positions of Deputy Mayor of St. Petersburg and Chairman of the Committee for Economy and Finances.Alexei Kudrin has academic degree of Candidate of Economic Sciences (PhD in Economics). He is professor, author of more than 30 research papers and articles on economics and finance, delivering lectures in many universities and colleges around the globe and providing his expertise to the government of Russia.

Denis Manturov

Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation

Denis Manturov was born on February 23, 1969, in Murmansk. Education: 1994 – Lomonosov Moscow State University, major in Sociology. 1997 – Postgraduate studies at Moscow State University, PhD. 2002 – Doctoral programme at Moscow Aviation Institute. 2006 – Russian Academy of Public Service under the President of the Russian Federation, major in Law. Professional experience: 1998 – Appointed Deputy General Director of Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant. 2000 – Appointed Commercial Director of Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant. 2001 – Appointed Deputy Chairman of State Investment Corporation (Gosincor). 2003 – Appointed General Director of OAO OPK Oboronprom. 2007 – Appointed Deputy Minister of Industry and Energy of the Russian Federation. 2008 – Appointed Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation. 2012 – Appointed acting Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation. 2012 – Appointed Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation. Awards: 2007 – Awarded the Medal of the Order “For Merit to the Fatherland (Second Class)”. 2008 – Awarded the Order of Friendship. 2009 – Awarded the Order of Honour. 2010 – Awarded an Honorary Certificate of the Government of the Russian Federation. 2013 – Awarded the Order “For Merit to the Fatherland (Fourth Class)”. Additional information: Active State Advisor of the Russian Federation (First Class). Mr. Manturov was included in the “Golden 100” Personnel Management Reserve under the patronage of the President of the Russian Federation. He speaks multiple foreign languages. He is married with a daughter and a son.

Nonna Materkova

Director, Founder, Calvert 22 Foundation

Holds a Masters in Economics and Finance from St Petersburg University. Has been awarded Yeltsin and British Council Scholarships. Studied at the London School of Economics. Nonna led the Department of Major Investment Projects within the Finance Committee of St Petersburg. She worked on the first eurobond issuance in the City of St Petersburg and EBRD Financial Credibility Programme and with numerous other international financial institutions. In 2009 Nonna set up Calvert 22 Foundation, the UK's first not-for-profit institution dedicated to supporting the contemporary culture and creativity of the New East: Eastern Europe, the Balkans, Russia and Central Asia. The foundation is active in three main areas: art and culture, digital media and research. Nonna oversees all of the foundation’s activities including its exhibitions and events space in Shoreditch, the award-winning online magazine The Calvert Journal and a number of projects focused on research and policy for the creative industries of the region. Nonna also leads on the foundation’s workshop and professional acceleration programmes for young entrepreneurs working in the creative industries of the New East. She is the founder of Calvert Forum, a think-tank for the New East, focused on research and policy for the creative industries of the region. Organised in collaboration with regional governments, the Forum was launched in St Petersburg (2013), followed by editions in Voronezh (2014), Kazan (2015) and Siberia (Nov 2017). In 2016 Nonna led on the launch of the Creative Capital Index, a large-scale project developed in partnership with PwC Russia. The practical purpose of the Index is to evaluate and compare Russia’s most dynamic cities in terms of their prospects for economic modernisation and their investment appeal. Nonna has also devised Makers of Siberia, a mentorship programme established to support young Siberian entrepreneurs to innovate and promote their creative work internationally.

Jairaj Mashru

Founder, Bombay Innovation Group

An strategic innovation consultancy which helps organizations around the world to solve difficult problems and pursue new growth opportunities across sectors and geographies Venture Partner, Z Nation Lab – an accelerator where Jairaj mentors startups to innovate and scale up while building an ecosystem for creative entrepreneurship. Advisor, Creative Industries Federation, UK – Jairaj is proud to represent India on a select panel of global advisors for the Creative Industries of the UK Advisor, F.I.E.L.D Africa - a grassroots platform for building innovation and leadership skills among Social Entrepreneurs in Africa. Visiting Faculty - Jai has also designed Master’s level programs and taught courses on Incubating Ideas, Business Model Innovation and Service Design. Jai is certified in Entrepreneurship Education and Startup Incubation from Babson College, USA. He received his M.B.A. from Thunderbird School of Global Management, USA and holds a Bachelor’s in Commerce and Diploma in Software Engineering.

Alexander Kurylev , Vice-Rector for Development, European University at St. Petersburg
Ilya Semin , Director, Monitoring Centre for Industry Development

Alexander Kurylev

Vice-Rector for Development, European University at St. Petersburg

Member of the Board of Directors of EUSP Fund, which is currently one of the largest university endowment funds in Russian Federation. Graduated from the Department of Human Resource Management of St. Petersburg State University of Economics and Finance as well as Master of Arts and post-graduate degree program at EUSP. Served as a Visiting Scholar at the Institute for Culture, Religion and World Affairs of Boston University and a Resident Scholar in Kennan Institute for Advanced Russian and East European Studies of Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington, DС. Worked as a Researcher at the Department of Sociology and Social Policy of the Budapest University of Economics and a Junior Fellow in the Collegium Budapest/Institute for Advanced Studies and as a Team Leader of the international research project on a comparative study of transnational migration processes. Expert on corporate, family and individual philanthropy, endowment-building, fundraising and in youth creativity projects. Member of International Association “Council for Advancement and Support of Education”. EUSP is one of the best Russian universities, specialized in social sciences and humanities; recent rating of RF Ministry of Education and Science ranks it the number one university in respect to several key integral indexes.

Ilya Semin

Director, Monitoring Centre for Industry Development

Born in Kostroma in 1985. Graduated from Kostroma State Technology University in Economics and Management (2007) and the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration in Sociology Management (2012). Since 2005: expert in business education at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Kostroma Region. 2007– 2008: engaged in business. 2008: Executive director of the Regional Council of Delovaya Rossiya; Since 2011: member of Delovaya Rossiya: Since 2012: chief of the Central Executive Committee, member of the Presidium of the General Council of the organization. Member of the Expert Council for the National Rating of the Russian Federation Regions, member of the Public Council at the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East. Currently: Director of the Monitoring Centre for Industry Development, Vice-President of Delovaya Rossiya, Chairman of the Centre for Regional Development and Support of Priority Projects. Heads public projects such as Investment Municipality, Contract System in Action, History of Russian Entrepreneurial Activity.