Alexey earned a degree in Electrical Engineering and a PhD in Engineering from the St. Petersburg State Transport University.

He has over 20 years of work experience in managerial positions in purchasing, production, supply chain and capital project management in manufacturing companies with world-class manufacturing standards and safety culture, including RJR TI, Philip Morris International, Heineken, etc.

Starting from 2004 Alexey held CEO positions in vertically integrated production companies.

In 2013 he became Managing Director in Bralima/Boukin, Heineken's business in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

In April 2016, he was appointed Deputy Director, Procurement & SCM, JSC Ilim Group.

From June 2019 — Vice President, Procurement and Packaging.

From January 2023 — Senior Vice President, Sales, Supply Chain Management and Packaging.