VimpelCom names new marketing and branding chief

Russian service provider VimpelCom has named Yuliya Koneva as director of marketing communications and brand management.

Koneva was previously director of marketing and mass-market brand management. In her expanded role, she will be responsible for all marketing communications and brand development associated with VimpelCom’s Beeline products. She replaces Olga Tourischeva, who has decided to leave the company.

Koneva will report to CEO Anton Kudryashov.