Gaining a Foothold in Russia
Speakers:
Sean Glodek, Director and Board Member, Russian Direct Investment Fund
Steven Hellman, Managing Director and CEO, Russia and CIS, Credit Suisse
Paul Heth, CEO, Karo Film
Mark Stiles, President and CEO, AVICA Property Investors
Moderator:
Alexander Kovaler, Founder and Chairman, Nathan's Famous Russia and Central Asia
Russia is a complex but potentially rewarding landscape for American businesses. A mainstay of the world energy and minerals trade, the country boasts a large consumer market, high technology and much more. What do companies need to know to help them get an initial foothold or expand their operations? Where can local capital be accessed, and how does a company navigate the legal, currency and capital markets terrain? This panel will offer the insights of entrepreneurs who have succeeded in the Russian marketplace.
