
Professional experience
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Anton has over 28 years of experience in providing assurance and consulting services to companies in such sectors as Internet and FinTech, software, IT services, video content creation, TV broadcasting, online video, film distribution, advertising and adTech and telecommunications. Anton took part in projects preparing companies for IPOs in Russia, the US, the UK and Germany
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In 2009, Anton became TMT Assurance Leader, and in 2017 he headed the audit service line in Russia and the CIS. From 2018 through March 2022, Anton was the Assurance Service Line Leader for Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe & Central Asia (CESA)
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As B1 Group TMT Leader, Anton is responsible for the development and growth of the practice serving clients in the TMT industry
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Anton oversees business development in the sector, key projects and the design of solutions, as well as the mobilization of resources and expertise for significant projects
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Anton is actively engaged in preparing research and writing articles, speaks on industry issues—from getting ready for an IPO to navigating life after listing—and leads projects involving technology entrepreneurship, venture capital and private investment in the TMT sector
Education
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Anton holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Lomonosov Moscow State University and a master’s degree in Management from the State University of Management
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He also completed management training programs offered by IMD, INSEAD, Kellogg and Skolkovo
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Anton is a US Certified Public Accountant, holds an auditor qualification certificate from the Russian Audit Chamber (SRO RAC) and is a member of the SRO RUA
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Member of the Moscow Exchange Primary Market Committee


"I am a tech entrepreneurship advocate and support innovation in all its forms when it adds value and has practical use."
Anton Ustimenko
B1 Partner, Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) Leader, IPO Leader

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