Sberbank has named Timur Kozintsev as the new head of its international business unit, Sberbank International, with his tenure set to begin in early 2020.
Kozintsev, who has been with the Russian banking giant since 2013, brings deep experience in structuring medium and long-term financing as well as managing cross-sector M&A transactions. In his previous role as Country Director, he was responsible for overseeing the integration of DenizBank into the Sberbank Group. Starting in 2015, as a member of DenizBank’s Board of Directors and Head of Risk Management, he focused on building out the Turkish lender’s risk framework, aligning group-wide standards with local market requirements. Most recently, he served as Chief Risk Officer and Board member at DenizBank, where he played a key role in managing the sale process and ensuring a smooth transition of responsibilities, all while maintaining operational excellence.
Kozintsev holds a PhD in Economics and is a graduate of Lomonosov Moscow State University, where he specialized in economic theory. He also completed executive education at London Business School.
The current head of Sberbank International, Igor Kolomeysky, will step down at the close of 2019 to pursue new professional opportunities outside the organization. Kolomeysky joined Sberbank in 2017 and during his tenure was instrumental in strengthening ties with the European Central Bank, refining customer segmentation strategies across subsidiary banks, and implementing a revamped management structure. Among his notable accomplishments was his active involvement in the successful divestiture of DenizBank.
Commenting on the transition, Lev Khasis, First Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board at Sberbank, said: «I am pleased to welcome Timur Kozintsev back to the Sberbank team. His broad experience and expertise will be invaluable in advancing the objectives of our international business. I also extend my gratitude to Igor Kolomeysky for his contributions, particularly his efforts in finalizing the sale of DenizBank on terms favorable to us.»