OREANDA-NEWS. Alexander Orekhov takes charge of the Bank's Network Sales Division

Alexander's duties include moving ahead with the Bank's retail strategy, managing its extensive branch network and developing existing and new sales channels.

Some of his immediate tasks will be optimizing the work of regional outlets, devising higher standards for branches, developing remote sales channels, and improving network staff training and motivation programs.

“Uniastrum Bank continues to forge ahead with its retail-side operations, particularly in areas such as consumer credit, small business loans and cards, and has everything it takes, thanks to its well-ramified retail network and its state-of-the-art knowhow, to ensure their success,” notes Alexander. “I have absolutely no doubt that the Bank's wealth of knowledge and experience will ensure that its ambitious plans for these segments are an unmitigated success.”

Alexander Orekhov graduated in economics from Omsk State University and has worked in the financial sector for more than 16 years, focusing extensively on sales and creating and running retail operations. Before coming to Uniastrum, he served as project director for major microfinance outfit Domashnie Dengi, where he was involved in supervising the regional network, fine-tuning business processes and launching innovations. Alexander has also worked in a senior capacity for Solid finance house, International Merchant Bank, and other financial companies.