Svetlana Balanova
Born in 1970 in Moscow.
Responsible for operational management of IBS Company, including economic effectiveness increase of the company as well as its stable development.
2012 – to date, General Director, IBS Company.
Experience before IBS:
2010 – 2011, President, 3M Electronic
Monitoring International, Chief Operating Officer 3M Attenti
2008 – 2010, Managing Director, 3M Russia
2004 – 2008, Managing Director, 3M Ukraine
2001 – 2004, Six Sigma Black Belt (Business Process Management) in Eastern
Europe, Middle East and Northern Africa
1999 – 2001, Finance Manager, 3M Russia
1993 – 1999, after joining 3M Russia has held various positions of increasing responsibility in 3M in Sales and Marketing and Logistics.
Education:
In 1992 she graduated from Moscow State Linguistics University, in 2000 received MBA from Open University Business School, UK.
Achievements and awards:
In 2012 included in Top-50 influential Russian business women (rating of ‘Company’ magazine)
In 2009 she was elected to the Board of Directors of American Chamber of Commerce in Russia.
In 2009 included in the list of 500 managers determined as the human capital reserve under patronage of President of Russian Federation.
In 2007 included in rating “Best top-managers of Ukraine” (rating of “Companion” magazine)
Was the first Russian citizen to lead 3M operations in Russia within 16 years of 3M presence in the country.
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News & Events
20.11.2014
The Committee of 20 presents its new all-Russia Survey «Developing Entrepreneurial Skills in the Context of Relevant and Efficient Business Support Measures»
The goals and objectives of the survey: More →
19.11.2014
The International Forum «Women in today's economy: heading towards entrepreneurship? » was held in Moscow on 19 November 2014, organised by the non-profit partnership “The Committee of 20” in the framework of Global Entrepreneurship Week.
The International Forum «Women in today's economy: heading towards entrepreneurship? » was held in Moscow on 19 November 2014, organised by the non-profit partnership “The Committee of 20” in the framework of Global Entrepreneurship Week. The Forum, as always, was focused on the most relevant aspects of female entrepreneurship, and increasing women’s role in the country’s economic development. More →
19.11.2013
The International Forum “Women in the Modern Economy: challenges and solutions” was held in Moscow on the 19th of November in the Marriott Grand hotel in Moscow.
It was organized by the “Committee of 20”. 125 people attended the Forum, 69 of them being CEOs, VPs and Managing Partners of the big multinational and Russian companies. The participants represented more than 100 companies and organizations, Universities, NGOs and media. More →
19.10.2013
The 9th edition of Women’s Global Forum completed its work in Deauville, France. More than 1200 participants from 70 countries participated in the event. 
The Women’s Forum Meetings aim to bring together leaders from all over the world – women and men – representing the business world, the government, academic circles, culture, etc. in order to give new perspectives to key issues in our present and our future; to create a powerful, global network in order to strengthen the influence of women throughout the world; to draw up innovative and concrete action plans to encourage women’s contribution to society and promote diversity in the business world. More →
04.10.2013
Svetlana Balanova and Tatyana Zrelova, members of the Committee of 20 have become the winners of the competition held by EY in Russia “Entrepreneurial Winning Women”.
They were recognized and selected by the reputable jury as winners in the categories “Master of Business” and “IT and Telecommunications” respectively. More →
