Anna Bezdudnaya Appointed as CEO of FBA EAC
At the General Meeting of the FBA EAC members held on March 20 at its headquarters on Kotelnicheskaya Embankment, Anna Bezdudnaya was unanimously approved as new CEO of the organization. This appointment follows the conclusion of Igor Kolesov's term of office.
The nomination of Anna Geroldovna was recommended by the FBA EAC Board at its meeting on February 10, 2026. Alexander Kotlyarsky, the FBA EAC First Vice-President and Chairman of the General Assembly, introduced Anna Bezdudnaya, describing her as "a distinguished academic, respected educator, and an individual with a prominent public profile at the federal level."
Anna Bezdudnaya is a highly regarded figure in both the academic and business spheres. Holding the positions of Doctor of Economics, Professor, and Head of the Department of Management and Innovation at the St. Petersburg State University of Economics, her expertise is a significant asset to the organization. In an era where businesses must anticipate long-term trends, the integration of scientific knowledge provides the Association with a strategic advantage.
As the Editor-in-Chief of the FBA EAC Herald and Deputy Head of the FBA EAC Committee on Science and Education, Bezdudnaya is deeply integrated into the Association's operational framework, thoroughly understanding its organizational structure, challenges, and potential. Under her leadership, the FBA EAC Herald gained an ISSN and was included in the RSCI database, significantly enhancing the FBA EAC's recognition within the scientific community.
Anna Geroldovna's extensive experience in innovation and interdisciplinary research, particularly through her leadership of the Arctic Environmental and Economic Research Center, has expanded the traditional financial and banking agenda of FBA EAС to encompass new areas such as sustainable development and high-tech projects in extreme climatic conditions. This development is particularly relevant in light of the growing interest in Arctic and Far Eastern projects as pivotal growth points for Eurasian cooperation.
In presenting the Association's development strategy, newly appointed CEO outlined the priority areas for the next two years, which include enhancing expert and analytical activities, expanding international collaborations, supporting scientific and educational initiatives, and advancing the organization's human resources capacity.
In her address to the Association's members, Anna Bezdudnaya expressed her appreciation for the trust bestowed upon her and her commitment to systematic efforts aimed at strengthening the FBA EAC's position as a key business platform within the Eurasian region.