Elena Zhavoronkova
Vice President
Material Science
POLYUS
Russian Federation
Biography
Ms. Elena Zhavoronkova joined Polyus in October 2014. She brings with her a wealth of experience in managing legal affairs at Russia’s largest companies in metals and mining and industrials sectors. Prior to joining the Company, from 2010, she was Vice President Legal Affairs at Evraz, one of the largest integrated steel and mining businesses in Russia. Since 2008, Elena headed the legal department at United Industrial Corporation, a diversified holding company in Russia with assets in coal mining, banking, retail and other sectors. Prior to that, from 2000 to 2008, she worked at TMK, one of the largest pipe manufacturers in the world, initially as legal advisor and later as head of its legal department. Ms. Elena Zhavoronkova graduated from Moscow State Law Academy.
Research Interest
Managing legal affairs in metals and mining and industries