Monday, March 2, 2009

"VimpelCom" has replaced the general director.

The Director-General "Vympelcom (trade mark" Beeline "), Alexander Izosimov, who headed the company since 2003, will leave his post on April 2, 2009. This is stated in the official press releases.
The new leader of the second-largest cellular operator of Russia will Nemshich Boris (Boris Nemsic), head of Telecom Austria. In addition, "VimpelCom" proceed as Alexander Torbahov currently occupies the post of vice-president "Rosgosstraha.
What exactly are related personnel changes in Vympelcom ", is not explained, but Izosimov have said they will not renew a contract with Vympelcom, which expires in January 2010. In addition, Izosimov explained that he is ready to leave the company sooner if "Vimpelcom" to find his place a suitable candidate. In doing so, "VimpelCom" Izosimova asked to remain in his post without executive powers to carry out staff changes.
Previously, it was reported that the shareholders' Vympelcom "discussing the possibility of creating a two-tier management system, said Interfax. One of the top leaders should be responsible for the management of ongoing operations, and another - for strategy and external relations. Posts will be named Chief Executive Officer and Director-General. The first will take Nemshich and the second - Torbahov.
Rumors that Nemshich returns to "VimpelCom", appeared in the press even before, March 1, but not officially confirmed.
"VimpelCom" renders services of cellular communication in Russia, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Georgia, Armenia and Ukraine, serving over 56 million subscribers. Part of the company's shares listed on stock exchanges, and basic packages belong to Russia's Alfa Group and Norwegian Telenor. Together, they control just under 75 per cent of the shares "Vympelcom.

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