OREANDA-NEWS. February 03, 2010. Mr Aisautov will oversee issues related to development and management of mining and metals business within the framework of SCM's Group strategy of business development.

"SCM upholds the principle of reasonable diversification, however mining and metals is still the basis of the Group's business", said Oleg Popov, SCM CEO. "Being owners of the world-class metal company, we have a good understanding of the business, its coverage, existing challenges and arising opportunities. Therefore, we decided to reinforce SCM team by introducing a new position - Director of Mining and Metals Business Development and invited Mr Amir Aisautov to occupy it."

As SCM Director of Mining and Metals Business, Amir Aisautov will represent SCM as a shareholder in supervisory boards of mining and metals assets of the Group. Mr Aisautov will be responsible for the development strategies of this business, investments, finances and risks.

"Joining SCM team is a big achievement for me. But it's also a huge responsibility, as in the near future I will focus on management and development of SCM mining and metals assets, which are vital both for SCM and the whole Ukraine. I hope that knowledge and experience I’ve gained from my past jobs will help me deliver on my assignments", commented Mr Aisautov.

Amir Aisautov was born in 1979. Graduated from Kazakh National Technical University with a degree in Economics and Business Management, Mr Aisautov also got an MBA degree at School of Business at Georgetown University (Washington, USA).

Before joining SCM, 2003-2008, Amir Aisautov was Senior Projects Manager at Moscow and Emirates Offices of international consultancy McKinsey&Company. August 2008-November 2009, Mr Aisautov worked as a Director for Strategy and Investment at the managing company Clever Management.