OREANDA-NEWS. February 25, 2011. After securing the necessary approvals from the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, Uniastrum’s Board of Directors has appointed Evgeny Romakov Deputy Chairman of the Management Board, simultaneously making him a member of the Bank’s Management Board. Mr. Romakov will be responsible for supervising the activities of Uniastrum’s Finance Division, reported the press-centre of Uniastrum Bank.

Evgeny Romakov graduated the Russian Government Academy of Finance, majoring in Finance and Credit, subsequently gaining a wealth of professional experience in the financial sector, including, among other areas, a proven track record in strategic planning, budgeting, and Russian and international financial reporting standards.

Mr. Romakov’s banking career stretches back over 10 years. From 2004 to 2007 he worked as CEO advisor, CFO, and Management Board Deputy Chairman, serving as Acting Chairman of the Management Board at Impexbank. He then moved to OTP Bank as Deputy Chairman of the Management Board and head of the Finance Division, remaining there until November 2010 when he began working as Uniastrum Bank’s CFO.

“I’ve known Evgeny Romakov for some years now and regard him as a seasoned professional of the highest order with a solid background in integration projects and various other areas,” says Eugene Tutkevich, Chairman of Uniastrum’s Management Board. “We have no doubt whatsoever that with Evgeny at the helm of the Bank’s Finance Division, its performance will prove even more productive.”