Parkhomenko Alexander Viktorovich

Parkhomenko Alexander Viktorovich

Biography

Alexander Parkhomenko graduated from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology and the Dzerzhinsky Military Engineering Academy.

Alexander began his career in the IT sphere as the commercial director of the British branch of the Dialogue joint venture. Then he worked at NCR as a customer manager, was the head of the department for work with the industrial and public sectors in the Russian representative office of Sun Microsystems.

From 1998 to 2004, he held various positions in the Cisco Systems representative office in Russia and the CIS, the last of which was the Deputy General Director of the representative office.

From October 2004 to May 2006, he worked as vice president of the Borlas consulting group.

From May 2006 to September 2008, Alexander Parkhomenko served as Director of Sales in the Russia CIS and Southeast Europe Motorola Enterprise Mobility Business/Symbol Technologies.

2008: CEO of Avaya Russia and CIS

In October 2008, Avaya announced the appointment of Alexander Parkhomenko as CEO of Avaya in Russia and the CIS. In this position, Alexander Parkhomenko carries out general management of the company, aimed at further developing business in this region.

Alexander has been working in the IT industry for about 20 years, "said Michael Bayer, president of Avaya in the region. EMEA- Alexander's diverse experience in telecommunications, networking, software and IT consulting will undoubtedly further strengthen Avaya's leadership in Russia and the CIS, as well as increase sales.

2019: Vice President, Russian/CIS, Nordic and Israeli Markets

On April 19, 2019, Avaya announced the appointment of Alexander Parkhomenko as vice president. Previously, since 2008, Alexander served as General Director of Avaya in Russia and the CIS. As vice president, Alexander is engaged in the further development of the company and strengthening of Avaya's position in the markets of Russia/CIS, Northern Europe and Israel.

Russian market is strategically important for Avaya. For more than a decade, the Russian team under the leadership of Alexander Parkhomenko has made significant progress, including in the implementation of major projects such as creation of telecommunication infrastructure the Olympic Games in, Sochi ChM2018 stadiums and many others. Alexander's appointment as vice president of Avaya and head of an expanded region including Russia, the CIS, the Nordic countries and Israel is a recognition of his high professionalism and the success of the Russian office. I am convinced that his experience and deep understanding of the needs of customers will ensure further business growth and strengthening of the company's position in the expanded region, - commented on the event (Nidal Abu-Ltaif Nidal Abou-Ltaif), President of Avaya International.