On 27 October, Helikon-Opera hosted an award ceremony for Top 1000 Russian Managers, a prestigious management rating. Anton Berlin, Nornickel’s Vice President and Head of Sales and Commerce Unit, was named the Best Marketing Director.

**Anton Berlin with the award at the ceremony**

The Russian Managers Association and Kommersant publishing house announced the names of Russia’s best 17 managers in 2022. The award is given to the most prominent representatives of the business community for their outstanding achievements and contribution to the growth of their company and industry. Historically, the winners are the executives leading the Top 1000 rating in their functional category.

“We are facing turbulent times just like everyone else. I am confident that we will be able to weather all these challenges,” said Anton Berlin at the award ceremony. He expressed gratitude to the jury, stressing that the award came as a result of the Company’s joint effort. “This award recognises the achievement of our entire team. This is not one-time success that came to us by chance, but the fruit of long and hard work.”

Another management award went to Alexey Germanovich, Nornickel’s independent director named the best in this category.

For reference

Nornickel’s executives have received Top 1000 Russian Managers awards multiple times. Over the years, the following executives have earned top awards: Sergey Batekhin, Senior Vice President and Head of Sales, Commerce and Logistics, Vladimir Zhukov, Vice President, Larisa Zelkova, Senior Vice President – HR, Social Policy and Public Relations, Marianna Zakharova, First Vice President – Corporate Governance, Asset Management and Legal Affairs, Sergey Malyshev, Senior Vice President – CFO, Dmitry Pristanskov, State Secretary – Vice President for Government Relations, and Ravil Nasybullov, Head of Logistics Department.

Anton Berlin is named Best Marketing Director by Top 1000 Russian Managers Rating