QIWI Appoints Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
NICOSIA, CYPRUS – January 30, 2024 – QIWI plc (NASDAQ and MOEX: QIWI) ("QIWI" or the "Company"), an innovative provider of cutting-edge fintech and digital marketing services, today announced the appointment of Alexey Mashchenkov as the Director of the Board of Directors ("the Board") and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Elena Nikonova as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective January 29, 2024.
Following the registration of the sale of Russian assets consolidated under JSC QIWI to Fusion Factor Fintech Limited, Mr. Andrey Protopopov resigned as the Director of the Board and the Chief Executive Officer of QIWI plc.
Mr. Alexey Mashchenkov, previously the CFO of QIWI plc, was appointed as the Director of the Board and the successor CEO, and Elena Nikonova, previously his deputy, was appointed as the CFO of the Company, effective January 29, 2024. The new appointments ensure continuity in the management team and facilitate a smooth transition to the next stage of the Company's strategy.
Mr. Alexey Mashchenkov has served as QIWI Chief Financial Officer since November 2021. Prior to joining QIWI, he most recently served as Deputy CEO of Russian Fishery and Group CFO of Russian Standard. Mr. Mashchenkov has over 20 years of experience in a variety of finance and investment management roles, with both private, and public companies and a track record of successful financing, Μ&Α, and restructuring transactions. Mr. Mashchenkov graduated from St. Petersburg State University and holds an ΜΒΑ from INSEAD.
Ms. Nikonova has over 15 years of experience in finance. Ms. Nikonova joined QIWI in 2010 as Deputy of Head of IFRS Department, and was appointed Deputy CFO, Financial Reporting in 2019. Ms. Nikonova started her career at Ernst & Young, where she worked from 2005 to 2010 holding different positions in the audit department. Ms. Nikonova graduated from Novosibirsk State University in 2005 with a degree in Management. She presently attends ESCP for the EMBA program and is a member of the FCCA.
Sergey Solonin, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of QIWI plc, commented:
"On behalf of the members of the Board of Directors, I would like to thank Andrey for his contribution to the Company's development and wish him all the best in his new venture.
I am pleased to welcome Alexey in the Board of Directors and as the CEO of QIWI at this pivotal moment. Alexey's deep understanding of our industry and strategic acumen have made him an excellent fit for this position.
And Our new CFO, Elena, with no doubts has proven herself over the years, demonstrating steadfast commitment to excellence and remarkable expertise.
I am convinced that the vast experience and strong track record of our team will continue to navigate QIWI towards future with confidence and in the best interests of our shareholders."
Alexey Mashchenkov, CEO of QIWI plc, commented:
"I am honored to accept the position of CEO at QIWI. With the support of our talented team and the Board members, I believe we have all the potential to embark to the new chapter of expanding our presence on the ever-evolving global markets.
We have completed a very complicated divesture of Russian assets and now we look forward to the new opportunities. I am committed to fostering the environment of collaboration, creativity, and accountability within our organization. It is our priority to create shareholder value and over time secure the sustainable and profitable growth of the business."
About QIWI plc.
QIWI Global is an innovative provider of cutting-edge fintech and digital marketing services. We stand at the forefront of fintech innovations to facilitate and secure the digitalization of payments. Our mission is to create adaptive fintech solutions that connect companies and millions of people in a changing world. We offer a wide range of products under several directions: payment and financial services for merchants and B2C clients across various digital use-cases, services in marketing automation and advertising technologies and several other investments in rapidly growing fintech businesses in the MENA, SEA, and EU.
QIWI's American depositary shares are listed on the NASDAQ and Moscow Exchange (ticker: QIWI). For more information, visit qiwi.global.
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QIWI 任命首席执行官兼首席财务官
塞浦路斯尼科西亚——2024年1月30日——尖端金融科技和数字营销服务的创新提供商QIWI plc(纳斯达克和MOEX:QIWI)(“QIWI” 或 “公司”)今天宣布任命阿列克谢·马申科夫为董事会(“董事会”)和首席执行官(CEO),埃琳娜·尼科诺娃为首席财务官(CFO),自 2024 年 1 月 29 日起生效。
在登记向Fusion Factor Fintech Limited出售在QIWI股份公司下合并的俄罗斯资产后,安德烈·普罗托波波夫辞去了QIWI plc董事会董事兼首席执行官的职务。
曾任QIWI plc首席财务官的阿列克谢·马什琴科夫先生被任命为董事会董事兼继任首席执行官,前任副手埃琳娜·尼科诺娃被任命为公司首席财务官,自2024年1月29日起生效。新的任命确保了管理团队的连续性,并促进了公司向下一阶段战略的平稳过渡。
阿列克谢·马什琴科夫先生自2021年11月起担任QIWI首席财务官。在加入QIWI之前,他最近担任俄罗斯渔业副首席执行官和俄罗斯标准集团首席财务官。Mashchenkov先生在私营和上市公司的各种财务和投资管理职位上拥有超过20年的经验,在成功的融资、微型和Α以及重组交易方面有着良好的记录。马什琴科夫先生毕业于圣彼得堡国立大学,拥有欧洲工商管理学院的微ΒΑ学位。
尼科诺娃女士在金融领域拥有超过15年的经验。尼科诺娃女士于2010年加入QIWI,担任国际财务报告准则部门副主管,并于2019年被任命为财务报告副首席财务官。尼科诺娃女士的职业生涯始于安永会计师事务所,从2005年到2010年,她在安永会计师事务所工作,在审计部门担任过不同的职位。尼科诺娃女士于2005年毕业于新西伯利亚国立大学,获得管理学学位。她目前在ESCP就读EMBA项目,并且是FCCA的成员。
QIWI plc董事会主席谢尔盖·索洛宁评论说:
“我谨代表董事会成员感谢安德烈对公司发展的贡献,并祝愿他在新的事业中一切顺利。
在这个关键时刻,我很高兴欢迎阿列克谢加入董事会并担任QIWI的首席执行官。阿列克谢对我们行业的深刻理解和战略敏锐度使他非常适合担任这个职位。
我们的新任首席财务官埃琳娜多年来毫无疑问地证明了自己的实力,展现了对卓越和卓越专业知识的坚定承诺。
我坚信,我们团队的丰富经验和良好的往绩记录将继续带领QIWI充满信心地走向未来,这符合我们股东的最大利益。”
QIWI plc首席执行官阿列克谢·马申科夫评论说:
“我很荣幸接受QIWI首席执行官的职位。在我们才华横溢的团队和董事会成员的支持下,我相信我们有潜力开启在不断变化的全球市场扩大业务的新篇章。
我们已经完成了对俄罗斯资产的非常复杂的剥离,现在我们期待着新的机会。我致力于在组织内营造协作、创造力和问责制的环境。创造股东价值并随着时间的推移确保业务的可持续和盈利增长是我们的首要任务。”
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