Graduated with distinction from the Faculty of Mathematics of Maxim Tank Belarusian State Pedagogical University, Master of Business Informatics of the National Research University Higher School of Economics, Russia, majoring in Modelling and Optimisation of Business Processes.

Has been working in the field of online payments for over six years. She started her career at Technobank, Belarus, as a programmer of the e-money department, was engaged in automation of the department processes. In 2010-2012, she worked at WebMoney Transfer. Vera joined the Yandex.Money team in 2012, and, since then, is engaged in the main product of the company for business — Yandex.Paybox. In particular, with the active participation of Vera, the Safe Transaction service was successfully launched. She regularly holds speeches at big events in e-commerce and IT both in Russia and abroad.

Yuri Berchenko is a graduate of the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, majoring in Global Economics, as well as, within the framework of the exchange programme, he studied at Vienna University of Economics and Business.

Yuri is heading the operations with major advertisers for Google Russia. He is the head of the cross-functional team operating in Moscow and Dublin, providing support to customers from predominantly retail trade and e-commerce.

Prior to coming to Google, Yuri was a consultant at the international consulting company A.T. Kearney, where he was project manager in development of corporate and marketing strategies, building the model of integrated sales (Omni-Channel), as well as preparation and introduction of operational improvement programmes.

Partner in the Tax law practice group of “Baker McKenzie's” Moscow office. Joined “Baker McKenzie” in 2003.

He has extensive experience in general tax planning and tax restructuring. He also provides full-scope VAT advice, tax advice on intellectual property matters and on M&A deals and corporate reorganisations. He also advises on transfer pricing, customs valuation matters and handles tax litigation, including in international commercial arbitration. Arseny has a particular focus in his practice on taxation and regulation of e-commerce and cloud computing industries and digital economy in general.

Mr. Seidov heads the Working Group on Taxation of E-commerce at the Association of European Businesses and co-chairs the tax subgroup of the Innovation Working Group at the US-Russia Bilateral Presidential Commission. He also acts as Russia representative of the Firm's Digital Economy Group and Software Coalition, both headquartered in Palo Alto.

He is a also a member of the International Fiscal Association and an active speaker on international and domestic tax law developments at various legal and business events in Russia, Europe and the United States. Mr. Seidov is also a visiting professor of international tax law at MGIMO since 2007.

Mr. Seidov is consistently recommended by Chambers Global, Chambers Europe and International Tax Review.

Ilya Kretov is the General Manager, Russia and Emerging Europe at eBay. He was appointed to this role in November 2016.

Previously, Kretov held the position of Deputy General Manager, Marketing, Russia and Emerging Europe. He joined eBay in 2013 as the company’s Marketing Director. Prior to that, Ilya worked for Google and Mars. He has more than 10-year experience in marketing and developing brands of major Western companies.

Kretov is also a lecturer in marketing at the RMA business school.

Eric has a degree in Industrial Management and Financial Mathematics from the Royal Institute of Technology KTH in Stockholm.

Between 2012 and 2014, Eric worked at Tele2, first in Stockholm with Tele2’s Central and Eastern European operations, and later in Almaty, where he was responsible for development of the company’s sales channels.

Since 2014, Eric leads Avito’s business unit for General Classifieds and eCommerce.

Alexandra is responsible for work with trade and service enterprises and strategic partners at Visa. Alexandra came to Visa in 2014; earlier she was the Head of CyberSource in Russia and the CIS countries – the daughter company of Visa, engaged in online payments and information security.

Alexandra has experience in investment banking and in the field of direct investments in international and Russian companies. Alexandra has been engaged in business development in the field of IT and e-commerce at big international companies, such as Cisco Systems, Diebold, Groupon.

Alexandra Soroko is a graduate of the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, majoring in World Economy. She has a Master’s degree in corporate finance from the University of Strasbourg, as well as an МВА from the Chicago Booth business school.

Igor Rodin joined Deloitte in 1994. In 1999 he became a partner, the first Latvian to do so in an international accounting firm. Igor principal focus was on the financial services industry. During his 23 years with the firm he advised many banks and other industry players in the Baltics and other countries of Central and Eastern Europe. Igor was extensively involved in M&A activity in the Baltics, advising shareholders and banks both on buy- and sell-side. He also assists many players in the financial services industry with licensing and shareholder change permits. Most recently he led a project for first electronic money institution in Latvia to obtain such license. In recent years he was providing regulatory advice for banks with regards to supervision from European Central Bank.
Igor coordinates advisory effort in the area of anti-money laundering (AML). He has built a significant team that advises banks in implementing AML systems and controls, performing AML audits and special investigations, dealing with regulators in multiple jurisdictions. The team has recently performed National AML Risk Assessment for government of Latvia.

Yury graduated from ITMO University and has ten years experience working in IT.

Before VK, he managed projects for the development and implementation of information systems for Russian electronic power companies. Since 2011, he has been working at VK and now heads the eCommerce department.

In 2001 he graduated from the Moscow State Institute of Radio Engineering, Electronics and Automation. In 2007, he received MBA degree in the direction of Customer Intelligence in the framework of the joint program GGSB (Grenoble Graduate School of Business) and the Academy of National Economy under the government of the Russian Federation.

Denis has extensive experience in the field of information technology as a manager both at the Russian and international levels. Before he joined ESET team, he has worked in the German division of the company Alcatel and held senior positions in the company’s Microtest and Technoserv.

In the spring of 2011, he joined ESET as director of the department for working with partners.

Neela leads Accuity’s global, multi-disciplinary innovation team with regional hubs in London, Paris, Chicago and Singapore. She works closely with Accuity’s clients and core product development teams, driving ideas from concept to prototype quickly and efficiently using lean methodologies.

Neela has a wealth of experience working in disrupted markets. Previously she held the Digital Director role at New Scientist, and as part of the senior management team developed its digital strategy at a time when the publishing industry was experiencing unprecedented change.

Master of Law, with licenses and extensive experience in financial markets. Having joined Rietumu in 1998, is in charge of controlling legal risks, preparing banking documents, cooperation with regulatory authorities etc.

Mr. Zamullo renders consulting services to VIP-clients including issues related to taxation, business structuring, asset protection, inheritance, as well as legal support services on the financial markets.

Currently is a Member of the Board in several companies of Rietumu group. Mr. Zamullo also gave lectures at Baltic International Academy.

Mr. Zamullo has a number of publications concerning a perspective of the banking legislation of the EU, cooperation with supervisory authorities, protection of client information and trusts. Is the one of leading experts regarding the bank law, e-commerce, licensing of payment institutions.

Has two university degrees in intercultural communication and international relations. After leaving the civil service, he worked as a correspondent for the international information department of the newspaper Tribune, owned by JSC Gazprom Media.

In 2008 he joined the OZON.ru team as a manager in public relations and relations with authorities. In 2010 he was appointed the position of Head of Marketing Communications and PR. Since September 2011, Mikhail headed digital sales and worked on the launches and development of digital books, games and software at OZON.ru.

In 2014, in the position of head of the project development department, he was engaged in the development and marketing of OZON.ru’s mobile applications as well as the increasing of international sales. Under the direction of Mikhail, versions of the 2.0 application have been successfully launched, the SCAN IT! function has been introduced, a mobile website has been launched and the turnover of foreign sales has increased considerably. In 2015 Mikhail was appointed Web Applications Director for OZON.ru.

Daniels Pavluts is a multi-sector management and consulting professional from Latvia. Daniels is sought after as a public speaker and moderator.

In the past Daniels has performed a number of high level executive positions in public, private and NGO sectors: he served as Minister of Economics of Latvia (2011-2014), Head of Public Affairs at Swedbank, Council Member and Board Member / Strategy Director at the Latvian Chamber of Commerce, State Secretary at the Ministry of Culture of Latvia.

Daniels is a visiting lecturer at Stockholm School of Economics in Riga. Daniels is one of the founders and board members of the Latvian Startup Association established in February 2016 and advocates for better regulation for startups in Latvia and beyond. Daniels holds a Master in Public Administration degree from Harvard Kennedy School (2007).

Prior to coming to Decta, Vladimir held management positions in several private companies and international corporations.

He has extensive experience in the development and implementation of projects in the CIS and Central Asia. He cooperated with national-level banks in Uzbekistan, the National Processing Centre in Kyrgyzstan and other leading banks and financial organisations of different countries.

Now in Decta, Vladimir is engaged in the development of new market and financial technologies worldwide. His approach to sales is based on qualitative dialogue with potential customers and the development of mutually beneficial solutions for all parties.

Vladimir got a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering in the Baltics and then continued his education in the Nordic countries and North America. He also participates in different events as a lecturer and speaker.

Vladimir is a true enthusiast of technologies, with a creative approach to his business, who strives to make his life and work interesting and eventful.