Education:

1985 - Postgraduate studies at the Leningrad Technological Institute of Pulp and Paper Industry

PhD, specialization “Chemistry, technology and equipment of Pulp and Paper Industry”

1982 - Leningrad Technological Institute of Pulp and Paper Industry

Mechanical engineer, specialization “Machines and apparatus for Pulp and Paper Industry”

Work Experience:

2022 – till now:

A-Technology LLC, CEO

2019 – 2022:

Volga LLC, Deputy General Director for Sales 

2007 – 2019:

Segezha Group, Sales Director (paper and woodchemical products)

2004 – 2007:

JSC Segezha Pulp and Paper mill, Deputy marketing and sales director (paper and woodchemical products)

1985 – 2004: 

Petrozavodskmash Corp., Lahdenpohja Plywood Mill

Key projects and competencies:

2011 - promotion and sales of the first Russian origin LWC paper (made by Kama Pulp and Paper Mill)

2017 - promotion at both Russian and export markets  of sack kraft paper from the newly built PM11 at Segezha PPM, including development of technical specs and promotion of a new product line of high-strength / high-tech papers under the i4 brand (the best in the market in terms of consumer value)

Was elected and for about two years (until leaving Segezha Group) was a member of the Board of EUROKRAFT, the European organization of sack and kraft paper producers

Competencies:

Market development: promotion and sales of new paper and board products

Certification of pulp and paper products (ISEGA, etc.), development of local and factory standards for new products

Consulting in the field of pulp and paper and forestry industry