Programme

While consumption continues to grow into an important driver of China’s overall economic story, in the long term, ‘consumption with Chinese characteristics will be shaped by a booming middle class, an aging population, and a new generation of consumers with unique tastes. Technology and digital innovation, residential and health care expenditures, and changes in disposable income also have an impact. From an international perspective, the cooperation between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), coupled with the rise of China-Europe Railways, will facilitate cross-border trade and make Eurasian economies an important part of China’s consumption story. As the economy slows, is China going through a ‘consumption downgrade’? How might technology reshape business models to reach Chinese consumers and what should businesses do to address the next wave of consumer-spending growth in China? How can synergies between the EAEU and the BRI generate benefit to consumers across the Eurasian economies?

Moderator
Zengxin Li, Global News Editor, Editorial Member, Caixin Media

Panellists
Maxim Volkov, Chief Executive Officer, Russia-China Argriculture Industry Development Fund
Dmitriy Krasyukov, Chief Operating Officer, SAP CIS
Timur Maksimov, Deputy Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation
Dmitry Morozov, General Director, BIOCAD
Raymund Chao, Chairman for Asia Pacific and Greater China, PwC
Xiaojun Yang, President, 9F Group

Dmitriy Krasyukov

Chief Operating Officer, SAP CIS

In 2002, Dmitriy Krasyukov graduated from Plekhanov Russian University of Economics with the major in Financial Management, and in 2005 he received the Doctorate Degree in Economic Sciences. In 2001, he studied in Satakunta University of Applied Sciences in Pori, Finland. In 2008, he continued his management education in the IMD business school in Switzerland, and in 2014, he attended the INSEAD business school in France and the United States. From 1999 to 2001 Dmitry was employed as Assistant to the State Duma, where he worked on issues related to the development of small business in Russia. His Doctorate thesis was dedicated to the same topic.
From 2001 to 2002, he held the post of Deputy CEO of the Mobitel retail company, where he was responsible for business development and optimization of business processes. In 2002, he became a consultant for introducing solutions for financial directors at SAS Institute Inc. In 2003, he joined the SAP team as manager for business development in the area of business analytics, planning, and strategic management. Then he worked as Account Executive with customers from the retail and wholesale trade, and as a result he held the position of Sales Director. In 2009 and 2010, he was in charge of SAP CIS Premier Customer Network Department. In 2010, he was appointed CEO of SAP CIS and from 2010 to 2013, he was in charge of promoting Main Lines of Business. From 2014 till 2017 years Dmitry as Deputy Manager Director was responsible for a number of industrial areas: banks and insurance companies, telecommunications, trade and transportation enterprises.
Starting from 2018-year Dmitry was appointed to the position Chief Operating Officer.

Timur Maksimov

Deputy Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation

Dmitry Morozov

General Director, BIOCAD

DOB: 01.02.1965 | POB: Moscow | Marital status: married, 3 children

In 2001 he founded BIOCAD CJSC, the leading Russian innovative biotechnology company of the full cycle, which is the leader on the Russian oncological market by the results of 2017.

AWARDS:
• Gratitude from the Committee for Industrial Policy and Innovation of St. Petersburg for conscientious work and strengthening the scientific and production potential of St. Petersburg;
• Appreciation of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation for contribution to the development of the pharmaceutical and medical industry and long-term conscientious work;
• Gratitude from the Governor of St. Petersburg;
• Honorary sign "Investor of the Year" for the implementation of the best investment project in the sphere of industry in St. Petersburg;
• Prize of the Government of St. Petersburg for outstanding achievements in the field of higher and secondary vocational education in the nomination "In the field of integration of education, science and industry" for 2015;
• The Russian Government's Quality Award for achieving high results in the field of product and service quality and the introduction of high-quality methods of quality management for 2016;
• Member of the Subcommission on Drug Administration of the Government Commission for Health Protection;
• Member of the Expert Council for the Development of the Pharmaceutical Industry under the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia;
• Included in the Expert Council under the FAS Russia.

AWARDS 2017:
• St. Petersburg's "Investor of the Year" award for the implementation of the best investment project in the industry for 2017;
• The "TechUspech-2017" Prize;
• Joined the list of top managers in the pharmaceutical industry according to the version of the Top 100 project of the Delovoy Peterburg newspaper.

Raymund Chao

Chairman for Asia Pacific and Greater China, PwC

Raymund is the Chairman of PwC Asia Pacific and Greater China. He is also one of the five senior partners on PwC’s global Network Leadership Team that sets the overall strategy for the PwC Network and the standards to which PwC firms agree to adhere.
Raymund was born and raised in Hong Kong and began his professional career in Toronto, Canada in 1984 after graduation. He then returned to Hong Kong in 1993 and was admitted to the Partnership in 1995. He was appointed to the Management Board of PwC China and Hong Kong in 2002 and in 2003, he relocated to Beijing and became PwC’s China Assurance Leader in 2005. From 2011 to 2015, he also became PwC’s Assurance Leader for the Asia Pacific region.
Raymund returned to Hong Kong in 2014 and was elected Chairman for the PwC Greater China firm in 2015. In 2017, he also became PwC’s Asia Pacific Chairman. Together with this leadership team, they are driving a revolutionary strategy and a number of game-changing priorities across the business with bold ambitions set to be realised by 2025.
During his more than 30 years of professional experience, Raymund has provided assurance and business advisory services to both private and public enterprises in Hong Kong as well as state-owned and private enterprises in mainland China. He has been involved in a number of onshore and offshore initial public offerings, debt financing, corporate restructuring, and mergers and acquisition transactions covering the finance, manufacturing, retailing, media and entertainment, technology and energy sectors.
Raymund had previously served as an Expert Adviser to the relevant authority responsible for the Power Industry reform in China. He had also served as an SEC Expert Witness on China cross border regulatory inspection issues in Washington. Raymund is a frequent speaker at financial and business forums covering various emerging business and economic issues.
Raymund is a firm believer in actively working to make a positive impact on society. This includes PwC’s leadership in corporate responsibility, as well as the contribution of technical support, management advice and assurance services to organisations in the non-profit sector. Raymund is a member of United Way Worldwide’s China Advisory Council and is also a co-founder and sponsor of the Quan Yuan Orphanage for disabled children.

Raymund is a Shanghai CPPCC member. He is also the Vice President of the Shanghai Chinese Overseas Friendship Association and he holds dual responsibilities at the Hong Kong-Shanghai Economic Development Association as its Vice President and Treasurer. He serves as an Expert Advisor in accounting to the Ministry of Finance in China, and is an Honorary Advisor to the Hong Kong Business Accountants Association. Raymund is also a member of the Duke Kunshan University’s Advisory Board.
Raymund is a Chartered Professional Accountant in Canada and a Certified Public Accountant (Practising) in Hong Kong.

Xiaojun Yang

President, 9F Group

President of 9F Group
- Earned a Bachelor in Mathematics from Southwest Jiaotong University in 1996,and Received a Master in Economics & a Ph.D. in Accountancy, from Xiamen University 1999 and 2001 respectively, and an MBA from Cambridge University in 2008.
- worked in the Department of Market Supervision and Fund Supervision in China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) from 2000 to 2009, as Senior Associate and Division Director respectively. In 2006, once transferred to work as a Deputy Secretary General of Mianyang City, a local city government in china’s Sichuan Province.
- From 2009 to 2015, served as Deputy Director General of the Department of Innovation Supervision in China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC), which was in charge of making and implementing non-credit business rules for Chinese banking industries, primarily including securitization, wealth management products, electronic payment and clearance, credit cards, investment banking and P2P
- From 2015 to 2016, served as Vice-chairman of Lufax, mainly responsible for online private equity business line, compliance department and the regulatory and governmental relationship.
- Mar.2016 to Present, served as President of 9F Group.