Mr. Lagutin holds a Doctorate in Technical Sciences from the National Electrotechnical Communications University. In 1992 he graduated from the Fuqua Business School at the Duke University (USA). From 1967, he worked at Moscow City Telephone Network, where he rose through a number of engineering and managerial roles, including Chief Telephone Exchange Engineer, Chief of Telephone Exchange, and Deputy General Director for Economics. From 1994, Mr. Lagutin served as General Director of MGTS. From July 2003 to January 2006 he was General Director of Sistema Telecom. Mr. Lagutin was the Chairman of MTS’ Board of Directors from October 2003 to March 2006. He is the author of more than 100 published works, including four monographs. |