Alexei Pletushkin
About Alexei Pletushkin
Alexei Pletushkin is the Director of Retail Network Management and Development at VTB, with a diverse background in finance and management across various banking institutions. He holds multiple degrees, including an MBA from the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, and has extensive experience in project management and organizational change.
Current Role at VTB
Alexei Pletushkin serves as the Director of Retail Network Management and Development at VTB, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on optimizing the retail network and enhancing operational efficiency within the organization. His responsibilities include overseeing the development of new retail initiatives and ensuring the effective management of existing network operations.
Previous Experience in Banking
Prior to his current role at VTB, Pletushkin held several significant positions in the banking sector. He worked at Rosbank as the Director of the Procurement and Maintenance Department from 2017 to 2020. Before that, he served as the Administrative Director at Russian Standard Bank for one year and as Director of Procurement and Administration at BNP Paribas for six years. His diverse experience in these roles has contributed to his expertise in procurement and network development.
Education and Qualifications
Alexei Pletushkin has a strong educational background in finance and economics. He earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, where he studied from 1997 to 2000. Additionally, he holds a Master's Degree in Economics from Lomonosov Moscow State University, which he completed from 1987 to 1993. He also participated in a one-year Mandarin language practice course at Tianjin Normal University.
Expertise in Project Management
Pletushkin has extensive experience in managing greenfield projects, guiding them from startup phases through due diligence to achieving stable profitability. He possesses strong skills in network development and optimization, particularly within multinational corporations. His background includes leading merger and acquisition initiatives, integrating new business units into existing structures, and ensuring business continuity during organizational transitions.
Early Career and Development
Alexei Pletushkin began his career in the mid-1990s, working at American Express in various roles, including Business Contingency Manager and Project Manager. He later served as Managing Director for Ukraine and Director of the Regional Network Development Department at Home Credit and Finance Bank from 2003 to 2006. His early experiences laid the foundation for his subsequent leadership roles in the banking industry.