Kalganov Igor Sergeyevich

Kalganov Igor Sergeyevich

Biography

In 2014, together with Sergei Ponomarenko, he founded the 33 Elephants digital real estate agency.

In 2017, together with Sergei Ponomarenko, he co-founded the Center for the Practical Application of Blockchain Technologies Orbit.

On February 15, 2019, it became known that Igor Kalganov, General Director of the Orbit Center, would take the post of Technical Director of ICS Holding. Read more here.

Since November 9, 2020 - General Director of the Innotech Group of Companies. Under the leadership of Igor, Innotech grew to 8,000 + employees, revenue for 2021 increased 7 times compared to the previous period. The company's achievements have been repeatedly noted by the Russian and international IT industry. In 2021, the Datatech company was also created within the framework of the Innotech Group of Companies.

2022

General Director of "T1"

The T1 Group on May 19, 2022 informed TAdviser about the change of the CEO of the T1 management company. The holding was headed by Igor Kalganov, who has been working in the T1 Group since 2020.

Igor Kalganov, General Director of the T1 Group, is responsible for adapting the strategy to new conditions, creating and developing new technological areas within the holding, diversifying the portfolio of high-tech solutions, and increasing operational efficiency. An important task was to maintain the growth of key business areas and strengthen the presence of group companies in various vertical markets.

In this post, Igor Kalganov replaced Sergei Solovyov, who decided to leave the company and continue his career in new projects.

The T1 Group is one of the largest IT holdings in the Russian market. Being part of the team, I understand the advantages, competencies and expertise in the perimeter of the holding and am deeply grateful for the trust to lead it. Maintain the pace of development. Development requires the search for fundamentally new approaches, the development of special solutions and innovative ways to cooperate with leading market players. I am sure that the thirty-year history of the Group's companies, the ability to withstand crisis periods, the accumulated potential and competencies of the team will help us successfully go through the current stage of transformation of the Russian IT market, - Igor Kalganov, General Director of the T1 Group, commented on the appointment.

Leaving the post of general director of Innotech

On June 15, 2022, the Innotech group, a supplier of innovative solutions for business digitalization, told TAdviser about management changes: Dmitry Kharitonov was appointed CEO. He replaced Igor Kalganov, who headed the T1 Group in May 2022. Read more here.

Member of the Board of APKIT

Igor Kalganov, CEO of T1 Group, was elected a member of the Management Board of the Association of Computer and Information Technology Enterprises (APKIT). This was announced by the T1 Group on October 28, 2022.

APKIT is an expert industry platform that unites IT companies to form a structured approach to solving urgent industry problems. Among them are the development of professional and ethical standards of the industry, the preparation of government initiatives in the field of IT, as well as work in such areas as training, providing benefits to IT companies, creating new markets, and removing bureaucratic barriers.

In the fall of 2022, the industry is undergoing a noticeable transformation - there is a change in equipment suppliers, the search and development of domestic products is underway, issues of their compatibility arise. As part of the search for optimal solutions, the Group T1 closely cooperates, shares experience and expertise with such professional non-profit associations as APKIT, - said Igor Kalganov, General Director of the T1 Group. - Membership in the association also opens up access to upcoming initiatives in the field of IT, makes it possible to offer projects to support and develop the industry, establish direct contacts with top managers of IT market companies and government officials.

2023

Inclusion in the government commission on the development of unmanned aircraft systems

Igor Kalganov, Director General of the T1 Group, joined the government commission on the development of unmanned aircraft systems. The order to approve the composition of the commission was signed by Prime Minister RFMikhail Mishustin. This was announced by the T1 Group on March 6, 2023.

The government commission will coordinate the activities of federal and regional authorities and their interaction with representatives of the industry community. She will also prepare proposals for the development of unmanned aircraft systems, including in the field of scientific, scientific, technical and innovative activities.

In the area of ​ ​ responsibility of the commission members, the search for an optimal solution to problems related to the organization of the development, production, certification and operation of drones, means of protection against their illegal use, the training of specialized specialists, ensuring the integration of UAVs into airspace, etc.

The joint work of the state and IT companies is the key to the successful implementation of complex and knowledge-intensive initiatives that are of strategic importance for many sectors of the country's economy. Drones can be successfully used, for example, to control deforestation, fire situation, ice situation, port loading, yield, useful land development, monitoring the status of construction, etc. In the development of unmanned technologies, the T1 Group can bring its expertise in processing large amounts of data, analytics and building end-user software services, which will also be useful for integrating UAVs into airspace, "said Igor Kalganov, General Director of the T1 Group.

Resignation as CEO of Datatech

At the end of March 2023, Igor Kalganov left the post of general director of Datatech. His successor was Yuri Yevtushik.

Does Russia need an electronic industry if it is possible to continue trading in fossils? General Director of "T1" Igor Kalganov - about the imposed import substitution

At the economic forum in St. Petersburg on June 15, 2023, during a public discussion on the development of technologies in Russia, Igor Kalganov, general director of the T1 group, expressed doubts about some existing approaches to import substitution in general and in the field of radio electronics, in particular. Read more here.

Dismissal from the T1

On August 17, 2023, it became known about the departure of Igor Kalganov from the post of general director. According to Kommersant, citing a source in the IT market, top managers of the company that controls the T1 are unhappy with the work of the head. The group itself confirmed to the publication the dismissal of Kalganov, but refrained from additional information.

In May 2023, Igor Kalganov took part in a meeting of developers and manufacturers UAV with the President of the Russian Federation. Vladimir Putin The source of the publication in a large IT company believes that this "excessive initiative and independence" of the head did not suit the owners of the T1.

Igor Kalganov

The top manager of a major Russian software developer, in a conversation with Kommersant, agreed that the reason for the dismissal could be "dissatisfaction of shareholders with the work of Igor Kalganov." The interlocutor of the publication emphasizes that "T1 is still associated with VTB at least as the main IT contractor" and, "perhaps, the shareholders were not satisfied with the direction of significant resources for projects not related to developments for the bank."

As the newspaper notes, during the year of work as the general group of T1, Igor Kalganov announced plans to hold an IPO of the company by 2024, and before that to develop it in several capital-intensive areas. For example, in February 2023, he spoke about T1 's interest in investing in "the production of microelectronics, drones and aviation equipment, missiles." Forbes Mr. Kalganov in June 2023 spoke about plans to "deploy a large space program" with SR Space.

According to one of the newspaper's sources, Olga Dobryakova, deputy director of strategy, may also leave the T1 group. She "is in a similar situation," the source said.^[1]

As representatives of the T1 specified to TAdviser on August 28, 2023, Dmitry Kharitonov, who heads the Innotech Group, which is part of the T1, will act as the group's general director in connection with the departure of Igor Kalganov.

First Vice President, Sitronics Group

Igor Kalganov has been appointed First Vice President of Sitronics Group. This information was shared with TAdviser by Sitronics representatives on November 16, 2023.

At the company, he will be responsible for the development of the IT-Business and synergy with other areas of activity of Sitronics Group.

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