Moscow

Thomas joined the company in 2019 as Partner for legal and tax. Thomas is a German lawyer, ranked among top lawyers in franchising and is regularly included into the “Best Lawyers in Russia” rating. He specializes in manufacturing localization (greenfield & brownfield), joint ventures, M&A, franchising & distribution, bankruptcy and restructuring. Thomas advises businesses from a wide range of industries, including machinery, construction and engineering, automotive, logistics, chemicals, mining, energy and utilities, pharmaceuticals, food, real estate, agriculture, fashion, and IT. Prior to joining SCHNEIDER GROUP, he was Partner in the international law firm Noerr. He holds a doctorate in Law from Freie Universität Berlin. Thomas speaks German, English and Russian.

Hans is responsible for consolidation of the Key Account Management function in SCHNEIDER GROUP to further improve client services. He is running the project management office, supporting the execution of internal group-wide projects in order to enhance competitiveness and service provision. Hans has brought with him 20 years of hands-on consulting expertise in Russia. Most recently working as Director International Business for 1C-Wise Advice in Moscow, he previously held executive positions at Accountor Russia and Ernst & Young (CIS) B.V. He has in-depth knowledge in project management, marketing, financial strategy, and business development. He holds a university degree in Economics and Commerce from the University of Mannheim (Germany) and from the Ecole Supérieure des Sciences d'Economie et de Commerce in Paris. He holds an MBA from the University of Oregon (the USA). Hans speaks English, German, French, and Russian.

Alexander joined the company in 2021. He has more than 25 years of professional experience and specializes in advising international companies on joint ventures, restructuring, M&A, and executive dispute resolution.  Companies from a wide range of industries, such as machinery, engineering, automotive, pharma, chemicals, food, consumer goods, professional services, fashion and retail rely on Alexander’s expertise. Alexander was included in Kommersant’s 2026 ranking of Russia’s top lawyers and was recognized as a leader in the category “Corporate Law: Mergers and Acquisitions of International Assets.”  Alexander graduated from Moscow State Linguistic University with a degree in Translation; a degree in Law from Lomonosov Moscow State University; a master's degree in Law from the University of Konstanz (Germany).   He speaks Russian, German and English. 

Alina joined the company in 2017 as associate. She was promoted to senior lawyer in 2018 and to legal counsel of the corporate law practice in 2021. With almost 10 years of professional experience, Alina specializes in supporting foreign investors in Russia, corporate governance and M&A projects. In 2021, Alina was included into the “Best Lawyers in Russia” rating in the M&A category.  Alina graduated from St. Petersburg University with a degree in Law and studied European Private Law at the University of Salzburg (Austria). 

Ekaterina joined SCHNEIDER GROUP in 2017 as senior tax expert. She has in-depth knowledge in value-added tax, corporate taxation, foreign currency control, and international tax structuring, including double taxation treaties.  She has over 20 years of experience.  Ekaterina specialises in supporting SCHNEIDER GROUP’s customers during tax audits, in tax dispute resolution, and in comprehensive tax due diligence. International and Russian companies from pharmaceutical, construction, consulting, insurance, retail, and IT industries rely on Ekaterina’s professional expertise.  She graduated with an honours degree in Law from the Academic Law University at the Institute of State and Law of the Russian Academy of Sciences (Moscow), and completed an advanced course in Tax Consultancy at Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation in 2017.

Yuriy joined SCHNEIDER GROUP in 2015 as business analyst. He was involved in projects for implementation and support of business applications for the clients from wholesale and retail industries, and their integration with SAP and Oracle ERP systems. Two years later, as senior business analyst, Yuriy managed complex projects on transition to online cash registers (according to Russian Federal Law FZ-54), end-to-end digital marking of consumer goods, and EDI solutions implementation into supply chains. In 2019, he competed the internal project for implementation of the electronic document interchange solution “Diadok” at SCHNEIDER GROUP. As head of business applications implementation, Yuriy is responsible for complex integration projects: supervises projects on mandatory digital marking of consumer goods for manufacturers and exporters, integration of ERP systems with Russian leading marketplaces (Lamoda, OZON, Wildberries, etc.), and EDI implementation. 

Irina joined SCHNEIDER GROUP in 2007 and has consistently passed all stages of her career path from a recruitment assistant to the head of the HR department and HR consulting projects. Irina's area of responsibility includes various HR services, HR outsourcing, HR audits, military records management, organisation of occupational health and safety systems, as well as personnel services for international projects and local clients. Irina has over 17 years of accumulated experience in HR. She graduated from the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN), has a diploma in English translation and regularly upgrades her qualifications at courses on HR administration, labour law and personnel management.

Elena joined the company in 2007 as accountant, responsible for payroll calculation, statutory and tax accounting for SCHNEIDER GROUP clients. She has in-depth knowledge in internal policies and compliance, accounting and tax, and specialises in accounting methodology. Elena has more than 10 years of professional experience. Elena has been working in SCHNEIDER GROUP's internal controls department for more than 7 years. She is involved in projects on internal audit, development and improvement of internal policies and procedures; business process efficiency review and optimization, both for the SCHNEIDER GROUP own needs and for company’s clients. Elena is a certified specialist in Economics and Business Administration, an expert in International Financial Reporting (DipIFR RUS) and a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors. Elena is a certified professional accountant by the Institute of Professional Accountants of Russia. She is currently enrolled as a student in the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

Ekaterina joined SCHNEIDER GROUP in 2012 as accounting expert, responsible for accounting and tax reporting for the clients. In 2014, she was promoted to the head of accounting group. She manages a team of more than 20 accounting experts and serves as finance & accounting director for several SCHNEIDER GROUP's clients from wholesale, mechanical engineering, professional services, design, and construction industries.  Ekaterina advises SCHNEIDER GROUP's international clients on the issues of Russian accounting and taxation and assists them with the preparation of reporting according to international accounting standards (IFRS, US GAAP).  She has more than 18 years of professional experience. Ekaterina holds a degree in Accounting, Analysis, and Audit from Saint Petersburg State University of Economics. She also graduated from Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia. Ekaterina got additional education in Business and HR Management in the dual-diploma programme by Pierre Mendès-France University, Grenoble, and Université Paris Dauphine, Paris, has a PhD in Economics and a Diploma in International Financial Reporting Standards. Ekaterina speaks 4 languages: Russian, English, French and German.

Julia joined the company in 2007 as accounting assistant and has worked her way up to the position of finance & accounting director, leading a team of 25 accountants. She supervises internal projects on development of add-ons for 1C systems to automate routine accounting tasks and operations. Julia is a regular trainer at SCHNEIDER GROUP’s internal Starsacademy, conducting workshops for accountants and the author of internal standards for preparation of management reporting and transformation of reporting according to Russian accounting standards (RAS) into management reporting according to client’s requirements.  Julia graduated with an honours degree in Accounting, Analysis and Audit from the Academy of Budget and Treasury of the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation (merged with Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation in 2012) and holds a diploma in International Financial Reporting from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in Russian (DipIFR (Rus)).

Olga has over 13 years of experience with SCHNEIDER GROUP. She specialises in the Central Asian markets, and has been focusing on the Russian market for a year now. She firmly believes that HR is about loving people and creating a supportive, productive working environment. Olga is fluent in English and German. Her core specialisation is HR management and coaching, with a focus on employee development and organisational culture. Olga's unique combination of linguistic skills, coaching certification and extensive HR experience makes her a valuable member of our team and trusted expert for clients. Olga speaks Russian, English and German.

In October 2021, Stella joined SCHNEIDER GROUP as Head of Recruitment. She has over 20 years of experience in this field, specialising in HR, recruitment, student and alumni relations, HR brand development, and team diversity. Prior to joining SCHNEIDER GROUP, Stella worked for foreign and Russian companies such as FiveTen Antal, FESCO, and Siemens in manufacturing, logistics, sales, engineering and consulting services, participating in local and global HR initiatives, which allowed her to gain practical experience in business recruitment. Stella is involved in both internal and external recruitment. She is fluent in Russian and English.

Sofia joined the company in 2024 as Head of Tax & Currency Control Practice. She has over 10 years of experience in advising on various methodological issues of Russian and international legislation. Previously Sofia performed the same tasks in restructuring of large holding companies, including reorganisation of the holding structure, structure of financial, investment and other operations in order to optimise the tax burden. She has participated in projects to investigate company transactions to identify tax risks, in particular with respect to transactions involving the sale of shares / stakes, debt financing transactions, transactions with foreign group companies (concept of beneficial owner of income, tax residency), validity of costs for intra-group services, etc. She also participated in projects involving the investigation of tax risks. She graduated from Lomonosov Moscow State University with a degree in economics and management. Sofia speaks Russian and English.

Maria Ivanova joined SCHNEIDER GROUP in 2018 as a Project Manager. With 25 years of experience in civil law, Maria specializes in managing complex legal and operational projects for international companies. Prior to joining SCHNEIDER GROUP, Maria gained extensive experience working with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and Citi Bank, where she developed expertise in project implementation, coordination, planning, and stakeholder communication. Maria holds a law degree with a specialization in civil law from the Moscow Law Institute and advanced qualifications from UC Davis in the United States. Fluent in both Russian and English, she possesses a unique ability to navigate multicultural business environments effectively.

Pavel joined SCHNEIDER GROUP in 2024 as IT Director. He oversees the improvement of internal IT projects and services, focusing on enhancing quality and efficiency. He is also responsible for delivering ERP services to clients across all regions where SCHNEIDER GROUP operates. Before joining SCHNEIDER GROUP, Pavel held IT Director roles at AGR Automotive Group, MAZ Moskvich, and Renault Russia, where he led the implementation of information systems, IT infrastructure, and process optimisation initiatives. He also gained significant experience in the financial sector with Société Générale and Volkswagen Finance Services, as well as in the automotive industry in various positions. Pavel holds a higher technical education and an MBA from EDHEC Business School (France). He is fluent in both Russian and English.

Head of Accounting Group Roman joined SCHNEIDER GROUP in 2017 as a senior accountant. He graduated from the Moscow Institute of Economics and Statistics with a degree in "Design of Economic Information Systems." Prior to this, from 2002 onward, Roman worked as an independent consultant in the fields of accounting, taxation, implementation of accounting information systems, and process optimization for a number of Russian and foreign companies in trade, construction, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and the automotive industry. He is fluent in Russian and English.