GC Influencers
Most Influential GCs - Russia
Alexei Nikiforov of JSC Sibur Holding
Alexey Nikiforov joined SIBUR as an associate of the legal department in 2007, taking the role of Director and Head of Legal in 2015.
With over a decade in the petrochemical industry, Nikiforov is a skilled lawyer with experience in M&A transactions, joint ventures, competition law and compliance as well as a proficient team manager.
He also demonstrates a strong academic background, with several publications and a PhD in Law from Tomsk State University, as well as holding an MBA from the University of Warwick, Warwick Business School. He is regularly invited to showcase his in-depth knowledge of the market as a speaker at international legal forums.
Sources highlight him his strong technical capabilities, one noting: “He is young and dynamic, very focused and very nice to work with.” Another source reports: “He’s been involved in very difficult projects and he is a fantastic professional.”