OREANDA-NEWS. UC RUSAL (SEHK: 486; Euronext: RUSAL/RUAL; Moscow Exchange: RUALR/RUALRS), a leading, global aluminium producer, announces a number of changes in the finance directorate and the appointment of a new CFO.

Ms Alexandra Buriko is appointed RUSAL Chief Financial Officer. As CFO, Ms Buriko is responsible for financial planning, auditing, preparation of financial reports, and execution of the Company's investment programs.

All communication with the Company's lenders, including commercial banks and debt capital markets, is handled by Mr Oleg Mukhamedshin, Director for Strategy, Business Development and Financial Markets.

Evgeny Kornilov's term as RUSAL's CFO has ended with the expiry of his contract.

Vladislav Soloviev, first deputy CEO of RUSAL, commented:

“I would like to thank Evgeny for his valuable contribution for the development of RUSAL's financial system, realization of business efficiency programs, strengthening of our relations with financial institutions and establishing a strong platform for operation in difficult global commodity markets conditions. We wish him well in the next stage of his career development.”

“We place particular focus and value on the professional experience of employees gained from within RUSAL or the wider Group. The appointment of Alexandra Buriko, who led the finance directorate at En+ for two years, demonstrates this commitment and her appointment as RUSAL's CFO will allow the Company to utilize her strong experience in budgeting and finance control as key components for the Company's successful development.”