OREANDA-NEWS. November 14, 2011. Managing Director of “A1”, Ilya Khaykin, has been awarded “Aristos” prize in the “Commercial Director” category. The award ceremony was held at the Moscow International Performing Arts Centre on October 26, 2011.

“Aristos” is an annual award established by the Association of Managers – an independent non-governmental organization, aimed at the comprehensive development of Russian business, the integration of Russia into the Global Economy and building positive attitude towards domestic business in Russia and abroad.

The “Aristos” Award nominees are traditionally heads and top managers of the leading Russian companies.

The fact that one of the Company’s top managers has won such a prestigious award once again confirms the high level of professionalism and effectiveness of the “A1” managers, as well as appreciates the work of our management team in its entirety,” said Viktor Portnov, HR Director of “A1”.

A1 is a leading investment company in Russia, a key investment division of Alfa Group Consortium. At present, A1 manages a portfolio of various assets, including  the Independence company one of the largest selling and servicing cars companies in the Russian Federation, the Kronverk Cinema company which is among the five largest federal networks of cinemas, the Systematic company which is a leading Russian supplier of IT solutions and services, the largest supermarket chain in Belarus – BelMarket, etc.