Charlier chairs Renaissance Capital Board of Directors
Christophe Charlier has re-joined Renaissance Capital as chairman of the board of directors. Renaissance Capital in a statement said that Charlier, in this capacity, will coordinate the work of the firm’s board of directors and will be responsible for strategic development of the firm’s brand globally and its relationship with key clients and stakeholders in […]
Christophe Charlier has re-joined Renaissance Capital as chairman of the board of directors.
Renaissance Capital in a statement said that Charlier, in this capacity, will coordinate the work of the firm’s board of directors and will be responsible for strategic development of the firm’s brand globally and its relationship with key clients and stakeholders in all its markets.
The company has also appointed Ruslan Babaev and Anna Vyshlova as co-chief executive officers.
“In their new roles, Mr. Babaev and Mrs. Vyshlova will continue to drive the firm’s strategy as a leading emerging and frontier market investment bank.
“Anthony Simone will take the position of president and will continue to focus on the firm’s international footprint.
“In line with the continued reinforcement of its corporate governance, Renaissance Capital is expanding the board of directors to include Christophe Charlier, Ruslan Babaev, Anna Vyshlova, and James Friel, Global Head of Investment Banking,” said the statement.
Dmitry Razumov, CEO, ONEXIM Group, said: “We are excited about the executive management changes at Renaissance Capital. We are confident that this team, bolstered by the firm’s uniquely talented professionals, will lead Renaissance Capital to new heights.”
Christophe Charlier is an experienced finance professional, including most recently as Deputy CEO of ONEXIM Group. He has served in executive positions and on the boards of directors of some of Russia’s largest companies, including RusAl, Polyus Gold and Norilsk Nickel, and on the boards of other companies internationally in the financial services, mining, and sports and entertainment industries.
He served on the Board of Directors of Renaissance Capital from 2009 to 2014 and prior to that worked in the firm’s Investment Banking Department from 1997 to 1998.
Ruslan Babaev re-joined Renaissance Capital in 2012 from Otkritie Capital and most recently held the position of Chief Business Officer.
In his new role, he will be driving the business performance of the firm, focusing on revenue generating initiatives by increasing sales efforts and widening the firm’s product range, assessing new opportunities and facilitating Renaissance Capital’s entry into new markets.