OREANDA-NEWS. On September 09, 2008 Alfa-Bank announced the appointment of Johann Jonah as Head of Alfa Banking Group, positioned as CEO of the banking group incorporating five banks — in Russia, Ukraine, the Netherlands, Kazakhstan and Belorussia. Alfa Banking Group business model is focused on the most lucrative and dynamically developing segments, investing in high-tech operating platforms and skilled personnel, reported the press-centre of Alfa-Bank.

“I am happy that our team is joined by one of the most reputable and talented professionals, — commented on the appointment Peter Aven, Alfa-Bank’s President, — the appointment of Johann Jonah emphasizes the policy of Alfa-Bank aimed to maintain its leadership position in the commercial baking system in Russia and the CIS, continuing rapid growth of our success”.

Johann Jonah was born in 1962, Austria. Graduate of the Vienna Economic University, specializing in Commercial Science, he is a holder of Master’s Degree in Social and Economic Science. Before joining Alfa-Bank, Johann Jonah served as Chairman of the Board at Raiffeizenbank. From 2006 to 2007 — Chairman of the Board at Raiffeizenbank-Austria. In 2003-2006, Deputy Chairman of the Board at Raiffeizenbank-Ukraine.

In 2000-2002, Chairman of the Board at Raiffeizenbank in Bulgaria. In 1999, Member of the Board at Raiffeizenbank-Ukraine. From 1990 to 1995 — Head of CIS Representative Office, Raiffeizen Centralbank, Moscow. Johann Jonah speaks Russian, German, English, Bulgarian and Italian. Johann Jonah is married and has two children.