Moscow, Russia – April 27, 2005 – Mechel announces appointment of Alexander Proskurin as General Director of its 100% subsidiary, Mechel Trading House OOO.
Alexander Proskurin replaced the former General Director, Mikhail Urvantsev, who was appointed to the position of Deputy General Director.
Biography:
2004 - April 2005 – Director, Iron Ore Raw & Coal Products Sales Department, Mechel OAO. 2003 - 2004 – Leading Specialist for export sales, Mechel Trading AG. 2002 - 2003 – Deputy General Director, Mechel Trading House OOO. 1997 - 2002 – Commercial Director; Deputy Commercial Director, Southern Kuzbass Coal Company OAO. Alexander Proskurin holds a master's degree in Mining Engineering and Technology and Mechanization of Development of Deposits and Mineral Resources from the Kuzbass Polytechnic Institute, and a Doctorate in Technical Sciences from the Moscow State Open University.
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Mechel OAO Irina Ostryakova Director of Communications Phone: 7-095-258-18-28 Fax: 7-095-258-18-38 irina.ostryakova@mechel.com
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Mechel is one of the leading Russian metals and mining companies. The Company unites producers of steel, rolled products, hardware, coal, iron ore concentrate, and nickel. Mechel products are marketed domestically and internationally.
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