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AEB ORGANISATIONAL CHART (as of September 2009)

Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Frank Schauff Dr. Frank Schauff was elected CEO in June 2007. Dr. Schauff’s professional and academic experience position the AEB to promote and expand recognition in Russian and expatriate circles of lobbying and policy advisory.     Before joining the AEB, Dr. Schauff held the post of Advisor on Foreign Policy to the Party Executive of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) from 2001. Dr. Schauff has had a deep interest in Russia since his days as a student of Russian Studies at the University of Cologne and Volgograd State University (USSR). He went on to take a degree in Economic History and Political Science at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and a Masters Degree in The Government and Politics of Russia and Economic History. He obtained his doctorate in East European history from the University of Cologne in 2000, and spent a number of years as a lecturer in East European studies at the Free University in Berlin. Dr. Schauff's academic background is accompanied by a strong linguistic attainment – aside from his native German, Dr. Schauff speaks or understands English, Russian, Spanish, French, Italian, as well as conversational Bulgarian, Croatian and Serbian.

 Chief Operational Officer

Ruslan Kokarev     Ruslan Kokarev joined the AEB as Chief Operational Officer in January 2008. Prior to this he worked for the Friedrich Ebert Foundation, a German political think tank, as a Deputy Head of its national office in Russia. Ruslan holds a degree from the Moscow Linguistic University (specializing in Russian, German and English languages) and obtained his post graduate degree in history from the Russian Independent Institute for Social and National Studies, Moscow, in 2002. Currently he is working on his PhD thesis and continues the post-graduate course in political science.

Committee Coordinators

	Irina Aksenova Irina joined the AEB in 2002. Prior to this she worked for the International Chamber of Commerce, Andre Group, and Coopers and Lybrand. Irina holds a diploma from Moris Torez Linguistic University (English and French) and Moscow School of Economics (HR management and Management). Irina is AEB Business Development Manager and coordinates Airlines, Agribusiness, Human Resources and Customs and Transport Committees. irina.aksenova@aebrus.ru.
	Maria Tertyshnaya Maria Tertyshnaya is Coordinator of the Banking, Taxation, Real Estate Committees. Maria.Tertyshnaya@aebrus.ru
	Oksana Kigim–Monnier - currently on sick leave Oksana began at the AEB in May 2005. Prior to this, Oksana was a trainee at the Directorate General for Enterprise of the European Commission in Brussels. She has a BA from Vilnius University in International Business Management and a joint degree Master of Laws from Vilnius University and the College of Europe in Comercial Law and European Policies and Politics; she speaks Russian, Lithuanian, English and French. Oksana coordinats the AEB's Insurance and Pensions, Health & Pharmaceuticals, Hotels and Tourism, PR & Communications committees as well as the Corporate Governance Working Group. oksana.kigim-monnier@aebrus.ru.
	Svetlana Lomidze Before joining the AEB in April 2002, Svetlana worked for several French companies, for the Embassy and Consulate of RF in France, and was a Research Fellow at the Institute of World Literature. She holds a degree from the Moscow State Lomonosov University. She also has PhD in Italian Literature from the Institute of World Literature, and has translated more than 20 books from French and Italian into Russian. Svetlana speaks Russian, French, English and Italian. Svetlana is AEB External Relations Director and coordinates AEB Energy, IT and Telecom, Machine Building & Engineering Committees and Energy Efficiency Working Group. Svetlana is the Chief Committees Coordinator of the AEB. svetlana.lomidze@aebrus.ru.
	Ksenya Bortnik Ksenya joined the AEB in October 2007 as Coordinator of the Legal Committee, Finance & Investment Committee, Migration Committee and Safety, Health, Environment and Security Committee. She holds a degree in International Economics from the Tyumen International Institute of Finances, Management and Business. She also studied at the Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Rennes, France and Miami University Oxford, Ohio. She went on to complete internships at the International Relations Department in the Tyumen Administration and Manoil (Nefteyougansk). In 2004, she was appointed as Senior Specialist in International and Inter-Regional Economic Relations in the Tyumen Administration. She has also gained experience as an economic analyst in the Embassy of Luxembourg in Moscow and in the European Council in the Directorate of Education, Culture and Heritage. ksenya.bortnik@aebrus.ru

	Olga Bukova       Olga Bukova is a Coordinator for the Automobile Manufacturers.     Olga.Bukova@aebrus.ru
	Olga Silnitskaya Olga Silnitskaya joined the AEB in 2008 as a Project manager for market researches and statistics.  She holds a first-class degree from the Lomonosov Moscow State University (Institute for Asian and African Studies) and completes the MBA studies in the Plekhanov Russian Academy of Economics. Before joining the AEB Olga worked for the Trade Representation of Russia in Japan. She speaks Russian, English, French, Korean and Japanese. Olga.Silnitskaya@aebrus.ru
	Artyom Kursakov Artyom Kursakov has joined the AEB as Advisor on Legislation in Russian Federation. Artyom has graduated in 2009 from Moscow Academy of Economics and Law, specialising in International law. His is currently studying for his Phd degree. Before joining the AEB, Artyom worked in Ernst and Young Moscow office in the International Tax Services Department.  Artyom.Kursakov@aebrus.ru
	Nadezhda Churmeeva Nadezhda joined the AEB in September 2008. She is a Coordinator for Automotive Components, Commercial Vehicles, Construction Equipment Committees and Technical Regulations Working Group at the AEB. She holds a degree in International Relations from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations. Her Master’s thesis was devoted to “Political risks in the TNC’s activities”. Before joining the AEB, Nadezhda had an internship in the Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation to the European Communities in Brussels, Belgium. She speaks English, French and a bit of Spanish. Nadezhda.Churmeeva@aebrus.ru
	Anna Vereshchagina Visa Manager     Anna.Vereshchagina@aebrus.ru
	Natalia Meshalkina Natalia began at the AEB in February 2010. Natalia is a coordinator for AEB Insurance & Pensions, Health & Pharmaceuticals, Hotels & Tourism and PR & Communications committees as well as the Corporate governance working group. Prior to this, Natalia worked as  administrator of SVO D Duty free project at Aer Rianta International. Natalia holds a Masters Degree from the Russian ChemicoTechnological University of D.I.Mendeleeyev and an MBA from Toledo State University, USA. Natalia.Meshalkina@aebrus.ru

Communications and Publications

Svetlana Guzeeva Svetlana is the AEB's Director of Communications. She graduated with a Master's degree in Social Policy from the University of Oxford. She also holds the first-class degree from the Moscow State University of Management (GUU) and graduated with honours from the Moscow college of the Advanced Training Institute of America. Previously Svetlana worked for the International Development Agency and Moscow NGOs for 6 years.   svetlana.guzeeva@aebrus.ru.

Events

Marie Rondelez (maternity leave) Marie joined the AEB in June 2007 as Events Director and Advisor on EU Affairs. Prior to this, Marie worked for the Delegation of the European Commission to Russia, first as an intern in the Energy and Environment section and then as a PR Assistant to the Head of Delegation. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in State Governance from Sciences-Po, Strasbourg and a Master of European Interdisciplinary Studies from the College of Europe (Natolin Campus). Marie speaks English, Russian, French (plus a little German). marie.rondelez@aebrus.ru   Maria Bliznetsova   Maria joined the AEB in January 2008 as Events Coordinator. Currently Maria is carrying out responsibilities of the Events Director at the AEB. Prior to this, Maria worked for the British Council Moscow as Project Officer and earlier for Lipsanen Legal Firm and Guideh Insurance Company. Maria obtained a Master’s degree in International Relations, Сountries of Europe, in the Saint-Petersburg State University, School of International Relations and a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology in the French University College. Maria speaks English, French and Russian. maria.bliznetsova@aebrus.ru Daria Donchenko   Daria joined the AEB in February 2010 as Events Coordinator. Daria is a student at the Russian Academy of Foreign Trade and previously worked as AEB intern for a few months. Daria speaks English and French apart from her native Russian.   daria.donchenko@aebrus.ru

Membership Development

Olga Pavlyuk Olga joined the AEB in August 2006 and is the Regional Development Director and Head of Marketing and Membership Development. Olga holds a degree in linguistics from Moscow State Pedagogical University. Olga has more than 3 years of sales experience and speaks Russian, English, German and some Portuguese. olga.pavlyuk@aebrus.ru.

Tatyana Alexeeva Tatyana joined the AEB in August 2006 as Membership Development Coordinator. Prior to working at the AEB she worked for a French auto manufacturing company in Moscow. Tanya holds the degree in Linguistics and Cross-Cultural Communications from the State University of Nature, State and Society (Dubna). She speaks Russian, English and French. tatiana.alekseeva@aebrus.ru

Office Support: Accounting and Administration

	Natalya Tokareva Natalya Tokareva joined the AEB in June 2006 as Chief Accountant. In 2001 she has received a Master’s degree of Economics from Lomonosov Moscow State University and then worked as chief accountant for several years. Natalya is from Moscow and speaks English and Russian, as well as a little French and Spanish. natalya.tokareva@aebrus.ru
	Natalya Golubeva Natalya Golubeva joined the AEB in February 2006 as the Accountant. She is from Moscow and is now completing her degree at the Academy of Economy in Moscow. natalya.golubeva@aebrus.ru.
	Adelya Atabaeva (maternity leave) Adelya joined the AEB in June 2007 as Finance Manager. She graduated from Tashkent State Economic University in International Finance and Credit and International Economic Relationships. Before joining the AEB Adelya worked with the Swiss Development and Cooperation Office in Uzbekistan as a financial administrator, for USAID Enterprises Development Project providing strategic planning for small and medium-sized enterprises in Uzbekistan, and for the Embassy of Switzerland in Tashkent. Her educational background includes the University St. Gallen, Switzerland, Marketing, Services and Communication; the University Bochum, Germany, Economics; Th. Goldschmidt AG, Essen, Internship with the Department of Financial Statement and Accounting; and the Goethe-Institute, German course (Constance, Germany). She speaks English, German and Russian. adelya.atabaeva@aebrus.ru.
	Vera Solovaya Vera was born in Moscow and studied linguistics and pedagogy at the Moscow State Linguistic University. She is the AEB Office Manager and Personal Assistant to the CEO. Vera speaks English, Russian and a bit of Spanish. Vera is currently on the leave from the AEB. info@aebrus.ru
	Elizaveta Rybushkina Reception Reception@aebrus.ru

   Letter from Dr. Frank Schauff, AEB CEO.

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