OREANDA-NEWS. August 3, 2011. Troika Dialog, one of the largest and oldest private investment house in the CIS, is pleased to announce that it has appointed Olga Klimov as Global Head of Equity Sales, Managing Director. Olga will begin her role effective September 21, 2011 and will be based in the Troika Dialog New York office, before permanently residing in the Moscow office. She will report to Head of Global Markets Jacques Der Megreditchian.

Olga Klimov is new to Troika Dialog and brings 15 years of experience to her role, including many years in the United States. As Global Head of Equity Sales, Olga will be responsible for growing Troika equity business, managing the sales team and will also play an essential role in managing the integration process with Sberbank. This appointment further emphasizes the breadth of product and solutions of Troika Dialog’s Global Markets offering for its domestic and international clients seeking unparalleled expertise in Russia and the CIS.

Commenting on the appointment, Jacques Der Megreditchian said: “Olga brings an extensive background in sales through her nearly two decades of working in the U.S., and we are excited to welcome someone of her calibre to our global markets team. This appointment comes at a pivotal time in Troika Dialog’s growth, and she will play one of the key roles in leading the Company through our integration phase with Sberbank.”

Olga Klimov commented, “Troika Dialog has a strong reputation and market position in Russia and I am excited to be a core part of the team getting Troika Dialog on a much stronger platform with Sberbank. It is a great opportunity to grow with and within the market and provide valuable investment insights and solutions to Troika Dialog's clients in Russia and abroad. Also for me personally, it will be rewarding to bring my experience from abroad back home."