Ayvazov Alexander Georgiyevich

Ayvazov Alexander Georgiyevich

Biography

Alexander Georgievich Aivazov was born in 1980 in Tbilisi.

In 2001 he graduated from the Physics and Mathematics Department of Tbilisi State University with a degree in Applied Physics. Information technology. "

In 2001-2003 he studied at the Open University of Great Britain with a degree in Strategic Management.

In 2000-2011, he led companies that specialized in direct investment and asset consolidation, engaged in M&A transactions in Russia and abroad, and strategic consulting.

Aivazov Alexander
2017

Since 2011, he has been specializing in investments in high-tech companies in different countries. He was a managing partner and member of the boards of directors of Russian and international companies that developed cloud technologies, artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality services, online games, e-commerce and payment solutions, fintech, Solution SaaS for business. He was responsible for the strategic business development of portfolio companies, conducting a deep restructuring of business areas, participated in the development of key products and the creation of business partnerships.

In the fall of 2016, he began working at PJSC Rostelecom as Director for Business Development, in June 2017 he was appointed Vice President for Business Development. In this position, Alexander is engaged in identifying new niches and supervising the development of digital services for the development of the company's business in the digital economy, including assessing their investment attractiveness, working with technology startups, creating alliances and partnerships with innovative companies.

"I am sure that as vice president of the company, Alexander Aivazov will benefit from his experience in dynamic investment and venture capital business, especially from the point of view of finding partners and creating alliances with promising Russian and international technology leaders. It is important for us that Rostelecom become the main operator in building the digital economy in the country, and for this the company needs to actively develop new digital segments and business areas. Alexander will have to harmoniously synchronize business development in new niches with the strategic goals of the company. " Mikhail Oseevsky, President of PJSC Rostelecom

2022

Senior Vice President, Investment and Business Development, VK

VK on February 8, 2022 announced the strengthening of the team and the updating of the organizational structure. The changes are carried out as part of the company's strategy aimed at developing the VK ecosystem and strengthening its position in the Russian market.

Alexander Aivazov was appointed Senior Vice President for Investment and Business Development. He oversees these areas, as well as M&A and the direction of online education.

Kovalchuk Stepan, who previously served as vice president of business development at VK, was appointed senior vice president of media strategy and service development.

Irina Sirenko became vice president of relations with state bodies.

{{quote 'author = said Vladimir Kiriyenko, CEO of VK (Russia). |

We have ambitious goals for the development of the VK ecosystem, strengthening its role in the Russian market. The company has everything necessary for success: technology and platform, and most importantly - a team of professionals. Strengthening the team is aimed at developing business in key areas and strengthening partnerships. I am sure that together we will be able to reach a new level and increase the status of VK as a leader in digital services and services for our users,}}

Inclusion in the Board of Directors of VK