Сергей Пономарев
About Сергей Пономарев
Сергей Пономарев serves as the Head of Government Relations for Eastern Europe at Bacardi. He has extensive experience in government relations and public affairs, having held positions at several notable companies and institutions in Russia.
Current Role at Bacardi
Currently, Сергей Пономарев serves as the Head of Government Relations for Eastern Europe at Bacardi. He has held this position since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for managing government relations and public affairs strategies across the Eastern European region, ensuring that Bacardi's interests are effectively represented in governmental discussions and policy-making.
Previous Experience at Henkel
Before joining Bacardi, Сергей Пономарев worked at Henkel as the Public Affairs and Government Relations Manager from 2016 to 2021. In this capacity, he focused on developing and implementing strategies to engage with government stakeholders and influence public policy in the Russian Federation.
Background in Government Relations
Сергей Пономарев has extensive experience in government relations. He served as the Government Relations Lead at Amway from 2013 to 2016, where he managed government engagement efforts. Additionally, he worked as an Assistant to a Deputy at the Государственная Дума ФС РФ from 2009 to 2013, gaining insights into legislative processes and public policy.
Education and Expertise
Сергей Пономарев studied at the Российский Государственный Гуманитарный Университет, where he focused on Marketing and earned a Специалист degree from 2004 to 2009. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in public affairs and government relations.
Early Career at Baker Tilly Russaudit
Сергей Пономарев began his career as an intern at Baker Tilly Russaudit in 2007, where he worked for seven months in Москва. This early experience contributed to his professional development and understanding of the business environment.