Ivan Tavrin Was Appointed as First Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Written by Russia-Mobile.com Saturday, 21 January 2012 17:05
Ivan Tavrin has been appointed as first deputy chief executive officer of the second largest Russian mobile network operator MegaFon.
“Strategic development of new businesses is the basis for the Company’s future growth, and I am confident that Ivan Tavrin’s experience and professionalism will help to achieve the goal of MegaFon’s leadership in the Russian telecommunications market. I wish Ivan all the best in MegaFon and I am happy of being able to work together with him”, said Sergey Soldatenkov, Chief Executive Officer of MegaFon OJSC.
“MegaFon’s results in the recent years testify to its extraordinary potential and commitment to leadership. I am honored to work in MegaFon’s team. And I believe it is essential for me to maintain succession of the best practices as well as bring new ideas and solutions to the Company’s operation”, said Ivan Tavrin.
Ivan Tavrin was born on November 1, 1976 in Moscow. He graduated from the International Legal Department of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO).
In 1997, he founded Construct-Region that became the largest agency in the regional advertising market.
In 2002, he founded and became the head of Regional Media Group that combined TV and radio assets.
In 2006, after merger of TV assets of Regional Media Group and TV-3 television network, Ivan Tavrin became President of TV-3, and Member of the company’s Board of Directors.
In 2007, Mr. Tavrin established Media-One Holding and became Chairman of the Board of Directors. Also in 2007, he created Vyberi Radio Group that was focused on consolidation of radio stations, and today it is the largest radio group in this country.
In 2009, after merger of TV assets of Media-One and AF Media Holding, he became Chief Executive Officer of UTH media holding, and afterwards he became Chairman of the Board.
In 2009, he was awarded as the Manager of the Year.
He is member of the Executive Board of the National Association of TV and Radio Broadcasters.