GC Influencers
Most Influential GCs - Russia
Marianna Zakharova of Norilsk Nickel
Marianna Zakharova acts as First Vice President and Head of the Corporate, Shareholder and Legal Section of MMC Norilsk Nickel and is also a member of the board since 2010. She additionally serves as board member and Deputy Director of the Legal Department of Interros, a holding company that owns a stake in Norilsk Nickel.
Market commentators are swift to praise Zakharova’s skills, highlighting her ability and experience. One interviewee asserts that “she is a strong head of legal.”
Zakharova is recognised for dealing with complex matters such as restructurings and reorganisations and for her in-depth knowledge of the industry. Equally praised for her academic background, she holds a Master’s in Law from the People’s Friendship University of Russia (RUDN).