Mr. Vsevolod Rozanov

President & CEO, MTS India

Mr. Vsevolod Rozanov, took over the reins of Sistema Shyam Teleservices Ltd (SSTL) in 2008. As President and CEO, he leads the company in India.

Mr. Rozanov brings with him a rich work experience in managing finances and leading various key initiatives in his previous roles. As Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Mobile TeleSystems (NYSE: MBT), the largest mobile phone operator in Russia and the CIS and the telecommunication arm of Sistema, he was instrumental in improving business efficiencies, leading cost reduction initiatives and raising funds for the company.

As the Deputy CEO & CFO at Comstar - United TeleSystems OJSC, Mr. Rozanov played a key role in the preparation for Comstar UTS' IPO between 2004 to 2006. He was also was the Deputy CEO & CFO at MTU-Inform from 2002 to 2004.

He has also held key consulting positions at leading management consulting firm Bain & Company, Inc. in Moscow, London and Stockholm from 1993 to 2001.

Born on July 30, 1971 in Moscow, Mr. Rozanov is a graduate of the Lomonosov Moscow State University with a degree in Economics.

Beyond business, Mr. Rozanov's interest includes reading modern literature, travelling and doing cross country skiing.