Work experience
Olga joined Kesarev from her private practice, advising regional startups and well-established companies in CIS region markets - on financial legislation matters. Prior to that Olga successfully led the passing of newly enacted licensing regime for Forex trading for a major international platform, Teletrade Group. Prior to that, Olga was executive director of a major payment association founded by Visa, Mastercard and local players – launched to discuss and promote new innovations around payment services in the region. Olga started her career as Specialist in the Ministry for Economic Development of Russian Federation, going through the ranks to become Advisor. She moved to the Ministry of Finance where she was responsible for moving forward the “cashless drive”, kick-starting the “Russian Miracle” as well as adoption of the National Payment Bill in 2011.

Responsibilities in Kesarev
Olga is responsible for developing tailored strategies to leading global and regional companies with regards to financial services legislation and licensing regimes.

Background
Olga graduated in Finance from Financial Academy and in European Law from MGIMO as well as College of Europe in Bruges.

Languages
Along with her native Russian, Olga is fluent in English.