Cherkizovo Group (LSE: CHE), Russia's largest meat and feed producer, has announced the appointment of Marina Kagan as Head of Public and Investor Relations.

'We are pleased that Marina is joining our dynamic team of top managers on the eve of the Group's 10th anniversary,' said Sergey Mikhailov, CEO of Cherkizovo Group. 'Her extensive experience in communications, in-depth knowledge of the Russian consumer market, combined with leadership skills and focus on results will help us deal more effectively with certain strategic and operational challenges facing the company today.'

In her new position, Ms. Kagan will be responsible for company's relations with government agencies and implementation of the Group's public relations strategy.

Marina Kagan has unique professional experience in journalism and communications. Marina began her career in London on BBC radio and television. From 1998 to 2004, she advised Russian companies in preparation for IPOs.

In 2004, she was appointed Director of External Relations at Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods and was a member of the management board. She later served as Vice President of Corporate Communications, Eastern Europe at PepsiCo. Prior to joining Cherkizovo, Ms. Kagan held the position of Director of Public and Investor Relations at O'Key Group of Companies.

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