OREANDA-NEWS. October 14, 2010. Alexander Burgansky has been appointed Head of Research at OTKRITIE Bank, where he will have responsibility for analysis of the equity markets as well as the oil and gas sector. This addition aims to meet the growing needs of Russian and foreign investors for cutting-edge investment and research products, reported the press-centre of OTKRITIE Financial Corporation.
 
Before joining OTKRITIE, Mr. Burgansky previously headed up the Equity Research Department at Renaissance Capital. During that time, his team was rated by Institutional Investor magazine as the leader in Russian and CIS markets, while Mr. Burgansky was named as the top oil and gas analyst for the emerging markets of Europe, Middle East and Africa in both 2009 and 2010.

OTKRITIE Bank continues to hire aggressively and to invest heavily in the development of its staff, particularly in the Russian and CIS markets.

Igor Vayn, Head of Capital Markets and the Equity Group of OTKRITIE Bank, commented:

“We are delighted to welcome aboard such a high-calibre specialist with vast experience on the Russian and international markets. OTKRITIE Bank remains committed to its avowed strategy with a focus on rolling out the Russian and CIS investment banking business. The ability to offer a superb research product is an integral part of our strategy. Mr. Burgansky’s in-depth knowledge and expertise play a pivotal role in turning OTKRITIE Bank into a leading partner for its clients.”