MOSCOW, Russia — MTS (NYSE: MBT; MOEX: MTSS), Russia’s leading telecommunications operator and digital services provider, announces the appointment of Igor Mishin as Vice President overseeing the group’s media development.

“Igor will head MTS’s new strategic media business vertical. MTS is a unique Russian company, which is developing a full spectrum of branded channels for content delivery—including cable and IPTV, satellite, and the MTS TV mobile app,” MTS President & CEO Alexey Kornya commented. “Igor brings deep business acumen and extensive expertise in the TV and film industry. In his new role, he will focus on developing MTS’s TV and digital media assets, building a leading interactive OTT platform featuring exclusive content that will be accessible across all of our channels.”

Biography

Igor Mishin

Igor Mishin is a renowned Russian producer and media personality. Over the past decade, he has produced popular TV shows and award-winning films. In addition, from 2014–2016 he served as General Director of TNT, one of Russia’s most-watched TV networks. He earlier worked as President of A-One Concept Media, Inc.; General Producer for TV Service CJSC (Muz-TV music channel); and General Director of Amedia.

Igor has played an active role in the launch of several major Russian media projects. He also regularly contributes to training workshops to help mentor the industry’s next generation of up-and-coming talent.

His memberships and titles include Vice President of the Russian Academy of Television; Member of the European Film Academy; Science & Technology Laureate of the Russian Federation; and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Outdoor Film Festival, the world’s largest open-sky movie watching event.

He holds a degree in Sociology from Ural State University.