Yuri Isayev has been appointed managing director at Russian Aluminum responsible for government relations. He has also become a member of the board of directors. From June to November 2004, Isayev worked as an adviser to the first deputy to the head of the Federal Security Service. Isayev's career started at Rossiisky Kredit Bank, where he held a variety of positions from economist to president and chairman of the bank. He then headed Impex Bank from June 2002, before becoming deputy minister of economic development and trade.

Metropol

Alexander Selegenev has joined the British affiliate of Metropol Limited as managing director of corporate finance and head of equity capital markets. Prior to joining Metropol, Selegenev was operational in establishing the international corporate finance and M&A department of Teather and Greenwood. Selegenev has also worked for Daiwa SMBC and Sumitomo Bank in London.

Norilsk Nickel

David Humphreys has become chief economist at Norilsk Nickel after 18 years at London-based Rio Tinto. Humphreys will carry out his duties in London and will provide advice to the management board and senior management on the global metals and mining industry and will assist in formulating and implementing strategy.