OREANDA-NEWS. United Metallurgical Company (OMK CJSC, Moscow) announces establishment of external relations directorate and appointment of Anton Bazulev as director for OMK external relations.

Anton Bazulev graduated from the Geography Faculty of the Lomonosov Moscow State University specializing in economic and social geography of foreign countries.

In 1993-1996, Anton Bazulev worked in the central office of Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. From 1997-2001, he worked in Russia's embassy in Belgium. In 2002-2003, Anton Bazulev was an executive secretary of Russian Steel. From 2004-2013, he worked for the Novolipetsk Metallurgical Plant (NLMK) where he occupied different senior positions in the sphere of relations with public agencies, investors and state organizations. The last post that he occupied was that of director of NLMK external relations.

As a director in OMK's external relations, Anton Bazulev will focus on comprehensive solutions of issues related to interaction with state authorities on different levels and public relations that will have a positive impact on OMK activities.

OMK President Vladimir Markin commented on the new appointment: "Establishment of a new directorate and the appointment of a highly professional executive displays the importance of interaction between the company and state authorities and public agencies. Anton Bazulev is the best specialist in the sphere of external communications not only in the metallurgical industry, but in Russia in general. I am sure that his rich experience and knowledge will enable our company to achieve a new and higher level of external relations."