Experience

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  JUUL Labs

  • Moscow, Russian Federation

  • Public Affairs Director

    • Mar 2019 - Feb 2021
    • Moscow, Russian Federation

    • Enabled global FMCG company’s successful Russian market entry: from start-up to break-even in 18 months • Awareness among key external stakeholders of the company as a brand-new market player, its mission, and regulatory views • Multi-channel advocacy via extensive network of government stakeholders, business and industry groups, as well as science and research communities• Co-management of regulatory PR programs• Positive contributor & partner within Country Management Team to support JUUL business and brand development.• Company closed Russia office in Feb 2021.

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  Self Employed

  • Moscow, Russian Federation

  • Freelance GR Consultant

    • Feb 2018 - Mar 2019
    • Moscow, Russian Federation

    • Facilitated establishment of favorable legislative base, including drafts of underlying normative acts, and broadening of business portfolio, for a local IT start-up company • Developed regulatory path and GR strategy to enable a sustainable Russian business launch, for a foreign FMCG unicorn• Interacted with relevant government and business stakeholders to form positive attitude to clients’ corporate missions and business propositions

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  JTI (Japan Tobacco International)

  • Switzerland
  • Tobacco Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Vice-President for Corporate Affairs and Communications

    • Jan 2012 - Jan 2018

    • GR and PR, community relations and corporate philanthropy• Enabling sustainable business growth through proactive advocacy in support of value creation • Lobbying external stakeholders to minimize tax burden and to maximize pricing effectiveness, to ensure predictability for business, with focus on profitability and market share• Leading industry effort, including as head of industry section of Association of European Businesses, to rebalance regulation for a more favorable environment• Multi-channel advocacy through direct stakeholder engagement and via business and industry groups• Promoting the company and its brand amongst external and internal stakeholders, making it the industry leader in favorability media coverage and earning numerous external recognitions for community investment programs

  • Director Corporate Affairs and Communicaitons CIS+

    • Jan 2008 - Dec 2011

    • Сoordinating GR and public affairs policies in regional markets with focus on regulation • Anticipating and addressing changes in operating environment, which create commercial risks and competitive opportunities• Developing cross-regional and market-level advocacy strategies and programs to shape favorable operating environment in a responsible and proactive manner, in line with corporate guidelines and positions• Engaging Eurasian Economic Union on product regulation

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  Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)

  • The Hague, Netherlands

  • Senior Coordination and Planning Officer

    • Feb 1998 - Dec 2007
    • The Hague, Netherlands

    • Development and delivery of programs and budgets to ensure compliance by national chemical industries with international obligations for chemical weapons non-proliferation.• Organization and leadership of technical assistance missions to member-states to promote compliance. • External communications with key stakeholders and partners in governments, industries and NGOs in support of the organization's mission.

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  Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation

  • Moscow, Russia

  • Counsellor and Head of Division

    • Nov 1986 - Feb 1998
    • Moscow, Russia

    • Developed top government level analysis and policy advice, drafted statements and publications.• Led a ministerial unit, as well as government delegations at international negotiations. Led international negotiating committees and working groups.

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  United Nations

  • New York, USA

  • Conference interpreter and translator

    • Nov 1982 - Aug 1986
    • New York, USA

    • Provided simultaneous interpretation and translation for top UN bodies (General Assembly, Security Council, and other Councils and Committees)