Anton Verbov

Director of Communications

Картинка

A specialist in public relations and public authority relations. He has more than 10 years’ experience in communications. He has implemented multiple projects, including development and implementation of PR campaigns, organization of special events and media events, generating news topics, analysis of information trends, working with foreign audiences, communication with public authorities, monitoring of Russian and English-language media, and promotion in social networks.

He rose through the ranks from an assistant to the Chief Editor to the Head of communication projects of RIA Novosti. During his work there, he supervised and participated in information support and promotion of the projects "Strategy 2020", the Russian chairmanship of APEC Forum, the Olympic information products of RIA Novosti, the Forum "Russia - Country of Sports", and many others. He participated in the creation of the Eurasian communication centre. Since 2011, he has been the presssecretary of the All-Russian Forum "Strategic planning in the regions and cities of Russia" held by ICSER "Leontief Centre" and the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation.

Area of responsibility

In the company he is responsible for the development of news content and informational operation of the site, increasing brand awareness, media relations, research into information trends, organization of special projects and events, and media sponsorship.

Education

Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas (Automation of Technological Processes and Oil and Gas Industry Production).

Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (Public Relations).