Speakers
Tatiana BARANOVA
Business etiquette expert, Member of the Russian Association of Protocol Professionals.
Lecturer at several schools including Moscow Business School, the Center for International Protocol Studies RANEPA, the Capital Business Academy, cultural platform "Synchronization", Corporate University Samruk-Kazyna (Kazakhstan). Member of the Association of CIS Speakers, keynote speaker at forums and conferences.
Guest of several TV and radio shows, columnist, author of a manual on etiquette. Business etiquette coach.
Lecturer at several schools including Moscow Business School, the Center for International Protocol Studies RANEPA, the Capital Business Academy, cultural platform "Synchronization", Corporate University Samruk-Kazyna (Kazakhstan). Member of the Association of CIS Speakers, keynote speaker at forums and conferences.
Guest of several TV and radio shows, columnist, author of a manual on etiquette. Business etiquette coach.
Eleonora BASMANOVA
Lecturer of the Center for International Protocol of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA).
National Professional Protocol, Image and Etiquette Award 2011 winner in the Contribution to Business Etiquette Development in Russia category.
Author of numerous best-selling books: «Guest Etiquette or Home Top-Level Reception (2006); Business Card: History and Contemporaneity (2010); And Flora Dropped a Flower for Them…» Flower Traditions and Flower Etiquette in the Russian Private and Public Life in XVIII – XX centuries (2010); Ancient Flower Etiquette (2011); Tea, Teatime Habits and Tea Etiquette in the Russian Household Culture in XVII – early XX century (2016).
National Professional Protocol, Image and Etiquette Award 2011 winner in the Contribution to Business Etiquette Development in Russia category.
Author of numerous best-selling books: «Guest Etiquette or Home Top-Level Reception (2006); Business Card: History and Contemporaneity (2010); And Flora Dropped a Flower for Them…» Flower Traditions and Flower Etiquette in the Russian Private and Public Life in XVIII – XX centuries (2010); Ancient Flower Etiquette (2011); Tea, Teatime Habits and Tea Etiquette in the Russian Household Culture in XVII – early XX century (2016).
Borislav BELENOV
Deputy head of the protocol office in one of the leading banks of Russia. Member of the Russian Association of Protocol Specialists (NASP).
Mr Belenov has been working in the protocol sector since 2010. He has experience in protocol coverage to high-level events of the Russian Olympic Committee, organization of events and formal visits of ROSATOM management, organization of high-level events in the North Caucasus region, protocol coverage to major international and Russian forums and summits (SPIEF, WEF, BRICS Summit).
Mr Belenov has been working in the protocol sector since 2010. He has experience in protocol coverage to high-level events of the Russian Olympic Committee, organization of events and formal visits of ROSATOM management, organization of high-level events in the North Caucasus region, protocol coverage to major international and Russian forums and summits (SPIEF, WEF, BRICS Summit).
Tatiana BELOUSOVA
Specialist expert in etiquette and protocol, fashion and style specialist. Psychologist, writer. Member of the Union of Writers, Member of the National Association of Protocol Specialists (NAPS)
Author of 9 books, including best sellers.
National Professional Protocol, Image and Etiquette Award 2017 winner in the Contribution to Business Etiquette Development in Russia category.
A frequent guest on different TV and radio shows.
Employees of Russian large companies, heads of the regional Dumas and governments, city and republic authorities from all over Russia and Kazakhstan come to attend her original workshop, titled Business Culture. Corporate Image. Business Etiquette.
Author of 9 books, including best sellers.
National Professional Protocol, Image and Etiquette Award 2017 winner in the Contribution to Business Etiquette Development in Russia category.
A frequent guest on different TV and radio shows.
Employees of Russian large companies, heads of the regional Dumas and governments, city and republic authorities from all over Russia and Kazakhstan come to attend her original workshop, titled Business Culture. Corporate Image. Business Etiquette.
Svetlana BURYAKOVA
Etiquette trainer, historian, imagemaker.
Member of the National Association of Protocol Specialists (NAPS)
In 1997, she organized and held for the first time in Russia the professional contest for imagemakers as part of the InterCHARM international exhibition. Organizer of roundtables under the Russian Business Culture program of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation. Exclusive RUDN Top Level Service Project author and leader since 2013.
Studies on the Russian Mentality and Hospitality, Business and Social Etiquette, First Impression as a Tool of Communications, Cross-Cultural Aspects of Business and Social Communications, Dress Code From the Tsarist Times to Our Days, Spouses of the Top Officials.
She was a member of the professional team to develop the Guideline on the Dress Code for Public Officials under the auspices of RNAPS.
Member of the National Association of Protocol Specialists (NAPS)
In 1997, she organized and held for the first time in Russia the professional contest for imagemakers as part of the InterCHARM international exhibition. Organizer of roundtables under the Russian Business Culture program of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation. Exclusive RUDN Top Level Service Project author and leader since 2013.
Studies on the Russian Mentality and Hospitality, Business and Social Etiquette, First Impression as a Tool of Communications, Cross-Cultural Aspects of Business and Social Communications, Dress Code From the Tsarist Times to Our Days, Spouses of the Top Officials.
She was a member of the professional team to develop the Guideline on the Dress Code for Public Officials under the auspices of RNAPS.
Elena GAVRILINA-FUJIYAMA
General Manager of Pacific Partners Tokyo Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, Japan), NAPS Member
Japanese etiquette and protocol specialist, European social etiquette specialist.
ETIQUETTE748 Founder, RANEPA Lecturer, Member of the Protocol& Diplomacy International – Protocol Officers Association.
In 2017, she scooped the National Protocol, Etiquette and Image Award in the Contribution to the Profession Development and Promotion category for the ETIQUETTE748 education project.
Organizer of and participant in international conferences, forums and meetings hosted in Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, China, Mongolia and Japan. She has been living in Japan for more than 13 years.
Japanese etiquette and protocol specialist, European social etiquette specialist.
ETIQUETTE748 Founder, RANEPA Lecturer, Member of the Protocol& Diplomacy International – Protocol Officers Association.
In 2017, she scooped the National Protocol, Etiquette and Image Award in the Contribution to the Profession Development and Promotion category for the ETIQUETTE748 education project.
Organizer of and participant in international conferences, forums and meetings hosted in Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, China, Mongolia and Japan. She has been living in Japan for more than 13 years.
Mikhail GASANBALAEV
Deputy Head of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) Government and Administration.
Mr Gasanbalaev supervises protocol coverage to official events with the Head and Chairman of the Government of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). He chaired the Youth Department of Yakutsk administration and the public organization "Youth of the capital" in 2012-2014. Until 2018 he chaired the Central District of Yakutsk.
Mr Gasanbalaev gave talks at international forums, including SPIEF, WEF, Russian-Chinese EXPO, International Arctic Forum, etc.
He received several awards from the Head of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia).
Mr Gasanbalaev supervises protocol coverage to official events with the Head and Chairman of the Government of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). He chaired the Youth Department of Yakutsk administration and the public organization "Youth of the capital" in 2012-2014. Until 2018 he chaired the Central District of Yakutsk.
Mr Gasanbalaev gave talks at international forums, including SPIEF, WEF, Russian-Chinese EXPO, International Arctic Forum, etc.
He received several awards from the Head of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia).
Marina ZOTOVA
Head of the Administration Office of Rosselkhozbank JSC Board of Directors
Ms Zotova consults on the organization and management of protocol events.
She has worked in the Protocol department of the Government of the Russian Federation since 1997. In 2006 – 2009 she was the chief of protocol at the Russian Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media. She established the protocol office at Sberbank of Russia in 2009.
The National Protocol Award recognized Sberbank's protocol office achievements in the category "Best Protocol Office" in 2017.
Ms Zotova consults on the organization and management of protocol events.
She has worked in the Protocol department of the Government of the Russian Federation since 1997. In 2006 – 2009 she was the chief of protocol at the Russian Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media. She established the protocol office at Sberbank of Russia in 2009.
The National Protocol Award recognized Sberbank's protocol office achievements in the category "Best Protocol Office" in 2017.
Elena IGNATYEVA
Business consultant in etiquette, cross-cultural communications, NAPS Member
MBA Lecturer in Business Etiquette, Business Communications, Efficient Executive Personal Assistant at several business schools.
Leading Trainer of the Executive Personal Assistant School, Consultant at the Business Protocol Agency, Lecturer of Gazprom Corporate University, Russian Fund of Educational Programs.
20 years in administration and management at state-run and business companies in Moscow, including in the sphere of the Ministry of Nuclear Energy and aviation industry.
Author of business etiquette books, as Jewelry Business. Business Etiquette, By Example of 10 Countries and International Business Etiquette, By Example of 20 Countries.
MBA Lecturer in Business Etiquette, Business Communications, Efficient Executive Personal Assistant at several business schools.
Leading Trainer of the Executive Personal Assistant School, Consultant at the Business Protocol Agency, Lecturer of Gazprom Corporate University, Russian Fund of Educational Programs.
20 years in administration and management at state-run and business companies in Moscow, including in the sphere of the Ministry of Nuclear Energy and aviation industry.
Author of business etiquette books, as Jewelry Business. Business Etiquette, By Example of 10 Countries and International Business Etiquette, By Example of 20 Countries.
Anna ILYINA
Ms Ilyina has been working as a leading protocol officer in the Office of CoP of the Russian President since 2004.
She was appointed as a Deputy Director of the Protocol Office of the Russian Prime Minister in 2012. During her long career, she worked with the State Duma protocol and the Russian Federal Council protocol.
Anna believes that protocol changes with time and requires constant study and analysis. She shares her experience with the new generation of protocol officers and hopes that her example could inspire and transmit passion and energy.
She was appointed as a Deputy Director of the Protocol Office of the Russian Prime Minister in 2012. During her long career, she worked with the State Duma protocol and the Russian Federal Council protocol.
Anna believes that protocol changes with time and requires constant study and analysis. She shares her experience with the new generation of protocol officers and hopes that her example could inspire and transmit passion and energy.
Natalia LYZLOVA
Founder of an Etiquette School in Naberezhnye Chelny. PhD in Education. Member of the Russian Association of Protocol Professionals, member of the Association of Etiquette Professionals NASP.
Ms Lyzlova has been teaching etiquette at Naberezhnye Chelny State Pedagogical University for ten years. In 2020, she united etiquette coaches and established a local professional union.
Natalia' multilevel course "Academy of Good Manners" received "the Best Children's Etiquette Program" award.
Ms Lyzlova has been teaching etiquette at Naberezhnye Chelny State Pedagogical University for ten years. In 2020, she united etiquette coaches and established a local professional union.
Natalia' multilevel course "Academy of Good Manners" received "the Best Children's Etiquette Program" award.
Kseniia MARKOVA
Specialist in European etiquette, ETIQUETTE748 Founder, NAPS Member and PDI-POA: Protocol Officers Association.
RANEPA Lecturer. Author of the book, titled European Etiquette. Conversations About Good Manners and Public Behavior Intricacies.
Author of publications on the social etiquette in such mass media, as Parlamentskaya Gazeta, VOGUE, Harper’s Bazaar, The Would, Grazia è Simlple wine news.
In 2017, she scooped the National Protocol, Etiquette and Image Award in the Contribution to the Profession Development and Promotion category for the quality content maintained by the ETIQUETTE748 project.
RANEPA Lecturer. Author of the book, titled European Etiquette. Conversations About Good Manners and Public Behavior Intricacies.
Author of publications on the social etiquette in such mass media, as Parlamentskaya Gazeta, VOGUE, Harper’s Bazaar, The Would, Grazia è Simlple wine news.
In 2017, she scooped the National Protocol, Etiquette and Image Award in the Contribution to the Profession Development and Promotion category for the quality content maintained by the ETIQUETTE748 project.
Dr. Zenebe Tadesse KINFU
Associate Professor at the Department of Mass Communications, Peoples friendship university of Russia (RUDN), Moscow. President of Ethiopian Diaspora Union in Russia & CIS.
PhD in Philosophy. Executive Secretary of the Scientific and Educational Center for African Studies at RUDN University. Expert of the Center for Problem Analysis and Public Administration Design at the UN and the Russian Academy of Sciences.
Founder of the International Ethnos Diplomacy Foundation. Chairman of the Coordination Committee of the African Diaspora in the Russian Federation.
Member of the "INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE SPORT FOR ALL".
Chairman & publisher of a magazine "Business Africa" - www.buzinessafrica.com
PhD in Philosophy. Executive Secretary of the Scientific and Educational Center for African Studies at RUDN University. Expert of the Center for Problem Analysis and Public Administration Design at the UN and the Russian Academy of Sciences.
Founder of the International Ethnos Diplomacy Foundation. Chairman of the Coordination Committee of the African Diaspora in the Russian Federation.
Member of the "INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE SPORT FOR ALL".
Chairman & publisher of a magazine "Business Africa" - www.buzinessafrica.com
Natalia MERENKOVA
Etiquette coach and expert. Ms Merenkova conducts etiquette classes for kids and teens. Member of the Russian Association of Protocol and Etiquette Professionals, member of the International Association of Etiquette Professionals.
Ms Merenkova has organized more than 30 etiquette events and masterclasses in Sochi, Russia. She collaborates with ten private companies, including five educational centres and private schools in Russia.
Ms Merenkova has organized more than 30 etiquette events and masterclasses in Sochi, Russia. She collaborates with ten private companies, including five educational centres and private schools in Russia.
Elena MERKULOVA
In the protocol since 2012. Elena led the service at one of the largest defense contractors.
She completed a course under the RANEPA annual program “International Protocol.”
Elena arranged and supported visits of foreign and Russian delegations to defense enterprises, major events involving officials of federal and regional authorities, business executives and representatives of non-governmental organizations.
She was awarded citations from the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, Ministry of Industry and Technologies of Samara Region, Duma of the Samara Urban District.
She completed a course under the RANEPA annual program “International Protocol.”
Elena arranged and supported visits of foreign and Russian delegations to defense enterprises, major events involving officials of federal and regional authorities, business executives and representatives of non-governmental organizations.
She was awarded citations from the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, Ministry of Industry and Technologies of Samara Region, Duma of the Samara Urban District.
Ivan MIKHALEV
Chief of Protocol of the Tomsk Region Administration, Vice Chairman of the Protocol Committee
During the last 11 years of service, Mr Mikhalev organized more than 30 high-level regional visits, over 200 protocol events with heads of federal authorities, heads of Russian regions, diplomatic missions of foreign states, and meetings with public and private companies.
During the last 11 years of service, Mr Mikhalev organized more than 30 high-level regional visits, over 200 protocol events with heads of federal authorities, heads of Russian regions, diplomatic missions of foreign states, and meetings with public and private companies.
Alesya NEKRASOVA
Etiquette specialist. Linguist, Translator, Teacher of Business English, Editor of work-books.
Ms Nekrasova has been teaching the Basics of Business Etiquette since 2017. She consults La Prairie Group, Cartier, Moscow, Eli Lilly & Company, Moscow and other companies with multinational staff and clients.
Her programs focus on intercultural communication skills. She collaborates with different sectors, including public diplomacy, fashion, IT, and healthcare.
Ms Nekrasova has been teaching the Basics of Business Etiquette since 2017. She consults La Prairie Group, Cartier, Moscow, Eli Lilly & Company, Moscow and other companies with multinational staff and clients.
Her programs focus on intercultural communication skills. She collaborates with different sectors, including public diplomacy, fashion, IT, and healthcare.
Alexander PARASOCHKA
Head of the Protocol Department at the Office of External Relations, Protocol and Decorations of the Moscow Regional Duma.
From 2003 Alexander worked at the Moscow Region Governor’s Office, serving in different capacities at the Protocol Service Department and Office of Decorations and Heraldry.Working at the Executive Office of the Moscow Regional Duma since July 2013.
Advising on the use of protocol practices at the subject level of the Russian Federation at different educational establishments in Moscow.
Natalia PETUHOVA–TRIFONOVA
Chief consultant of GARDEROB agency, www.garderob.ru. Member of NASP (Russian Association of Protocol Professionals).
Ms Trifonova is one of the first personal stylists and shop-assistants in Russia. She has been assembling wardrobes for business people, politicians, and media persons since 2003. Her clients' list includes senior managers, owners, and top managers of leading Russian and Western companies. She consults large corporations on corporate ethics and image management.
Co-author of "Dress-code Recommendations for civil servants of the Russian Federation", a book created jointly with the NASP and the Center for International Protocol Studies of Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration
Ms Trifonova is one of the first personal stylists and shop-assistants in Russia. She has been assembling wardrobes for business people, politicians, and media persons since 2003. Her clients' list includes senior managers, owners, and top managers of leading Russian and Western companies. She consults large corporations on corporate ethics and image management.
Co-author of "Dress-code Recommendations for civil servants of the Russian Federation", a book created jointly with the NASP and the Center for International Protocol Studies of Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration
Tatiana TIMOSHENKO
Professional forensic expert. Twelve years of experience as the head of a law enforcement department required her to acquire additional skills and abilities in business etiquette and interpersonal communication.
She has been professionally engaged in etiquette since 2017. She is a member of NASP.
The list of her masterclasses includes: "Etiquette: Interacting with People with Disabilities", "Polite children" for children with disabilities. Co-author of the board game "Etiquette is a secret of success".
She has been professionally engaged in etiquette since 2017. She is a member of NASP.
The list of her masterclasses includes: "Etiquette: Interacting with People with Disabilities", "Polite children" for children with disabilities. Co-author of the board game "Etiquette is a secret of success".
Irina TIHMYANOVA
Deputy Director for Development, Russian State Theater "Satyricon" named after Arkady Raikin.
Twenty years of experience in PR agencies, government agencies and commercial companies. Two degrees, Philology and Psychology. Since 2017 Certified Marketing Director.
Irina completed dozens of complex projects. Some of these projects were included in the best projects national ranking "Silver Archer" in the field of PR development
Twenty years of experience in PR agencies, government agencies and commercial companies. Two degrees, Philology and Psychology. Since 2017 Certified Marketing Director.
Irina completed dozens of complex projects. Some of these projects were included in the best projects national ranking "Silver Archer" in the field of PR development
D. Juan Ángel GATO
President of the Spanish Protocol Association - AEP.
Class A State Advisor (retired).
Vice President of the International Protocol Organization (OICP). Professor of Protocol at several universities in Spain and Brazil.
Mr Gato has a long experience in the civil service: he headed the Office for International Cooperation and Protocol at the High Council for Sports; worked as the Secretary of the Royal Order of Sports Awards. He was the Chief of Protocol of the 1st and 2nd Vice-Presidents of the Spanish Government, the Chief of Protocol at the Ministries of Economy and Finance, Trade and Tourism.
He is a member of several organizing committees of the World Championships, including the Olympic Games in Barcelona, the Mediterranean Games in Almeria, etc.
Awarded the Gold Medal of the Royal Order of Sporting Merit and the Knight's Cross of the Order of Cisneros.
Class A State Advisor (retired).
Vice President of the International Protocol Organization (OICP). Professor of Protocol at several universities in Spain and Brazil.
Mr Gato has a long experience in the civil service: he headed the Office for International Cooperation and Protocol at the High Council for Sports; worked as the Secretary of the Royal Order of Sports Awards. He was the Chief of Protocol of the 1st and 2nd Vice-Presidents of the Spanish Government, the Chief of Protocol at the Ministries of Economy and Finance, Trade and Tourism.
He is a member of several organizing committees of the World Championships, including the Olympic Games in Barcelona, the Mediterranean Games in Almeria, etc.
Awarded the Gold Medal of the Royal Order of Sporting Merit and the Knight's Cross of the Order of Cisneros.
Juan de Dios OROZCO LOPEZ
Founder and Director of International Butler School (www.mayordomos.eu) and Protocollum (www.protocollum.es).
His professional career has allowed him to participate in more than 170 formal events with the attendance of the highest Spanish and International authorities. He worked at the Household of His Majesty the King of Spain (1993 -2000) and participated in the organization of the last three Spanish Royal weddings.
He has been teaching protocol, image and communication for more than thirty years in universities, diplomatic and business schools in seven different countries, including Spain, Peru, Portugal, Argentina, Cuba, Paraguay, and Mexico.
He is a career military officer, an expert in State and International Protocol, an expert in crisis management and conflict mitigation.
His professional career has allowed him to participate in more than 170 formal events with the attendance of the highest Spanish and International authorities. He worked at the Household of His Majesty the King of Spain (1993 -2000) and participated in the organization of the last three Spanish Royal weddings.
He has been teaching protocol, image and communication for more than thirty years in universities, diplomatic and business schools in seven different countries, including Spain, Peru, Portugal, Argentina, Cuba, Paraguay, and Mexico.
He is a career military officer, an expert in State and International Protocol, an expert in crisis management and conflict mitigation.
Olga SHEVELEVA
Business trainer, business protocol and etiquette consultant, expert. Member of the National Association of Protocol Specialists (NAPS).
Author of such books, as Organization of Negotiations, Manners for Career, Athlete and Etiquette and an electronic course of the Moscow City University of Management of the Moscow Government, titled Business Etiquette and Positive Image of the Public Official.
20 years of successful teaching at Moscow universities and institutes. Over 15,000 training participants.
National Professional Protocol, Image and Etiquette Award 2014 winner in the Contribution to Business Etiquette Development in Russia category. National Professional Protocol, Image and Etiquette Award 2017 winner in the Best Protocol, Image and Etiquette Book category.
Author of such books, as Organization of Negotiations, Manners for Career, Athlete and Etiquette and an electronic course of the Moscow City University of Management of the Moscow Government, titled Business Etiquette and Positive Image of the Public Official.
20 years of successful teaching at Moscow universities and institutes. Over 15,000 training participants.
National Professional Protocol, Image and Etiquette Award 2014 winner in the Contribution to Business Etiquette Development in Russia category. National Professional Protocol, Image and Etiquette Award 2017 winner in the Best Protocol, Image and Etiquette Book category.
Maria SHEYKO
Regional Security Officer, 12 years of experience. Ms Sheiko organizes high-level meetings, meetings of senior commanding officers in cooperation with the city administration, the regional government, and other offices, including the security forces.
She has been giving etiquette and protocol lectures to law enforcement officers for many years. Author of numerous training programs, including: "Professional Etiquette for Lawyers", "Lawyers' Etiquette: rules for representing citizens and organizations in courts", "Uniform Etiquette."
Member of the Russian Association of Protocol and Etiquette Professionals.
She has been giving etiquette and protocol lectures to law enforcement officers for many years. Author of numerous training programs, including: "Professional Etiquette for Lawyers", "Lawyers' Etiquette: rules for representing citizens and organizations in courts", "Uniform Etiquette."
Member of the Russian Association of Protocol and Etiquette Professionals.
Anna VALL
Public Speaking trainer at the IGRO Company.
Etiquette and public speaking coach. Philologist. Keynote speaker. TV host. Author of a video workshop "Russian for adults". Top speaker of 2020 conference "Practices and Development". Top Speaker of 2019 Conference for Personal Assistants.
Etiquette and public speaking coach. Philologist. Keynote speaker. TV host. Author of a video workshop "Russian for adults". Top speaker of 2020 conference "Practices and Development". Top Speaker of 2019 Conference for Personal Assistants.
Marchioness
Mita LUCIANI RANIER
Mita LUCIANI RANIER
Marchioness Mita is head of IEPA Rome International Etiquette and Protocol Academy in Rome.
Born into Italian aristocracy, the Marchioness Mita Luciani Ranier descends from a noble venetian family on her father’s side, the marquis and duke of Canosa Luciani Ranier, descent from Doge Ranier, and from her mother’s side, the countess Lazzarini. Her maternal grand-mother was lady-in-waiting to Queen Maria Jose of Savoia at the Italian court.
Marchioness Mita, who also is Dame of Honour and Devotion of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, grew up in Rome
And was training since her childhood in etiquette and good manners.
Having acquired extensive experience of delivering custom-made programs to a diverse range of clients around the world, Marchioness Mita brings her unique expertise to help organizations and private clients to understand the principles and practices of general and corporate etiquette in a globalized business environment.
Born into Italian aristocracy, the Marchioness Mita Luciani Ranier descends from a noble venetian family on her father’s side, the marquis and duke of Canosa Luciani Ranier, descent from Doge Ranier, and from her mother’s side, the countess Lazzarini. Her maternal grand-mother was lady-in-waiting to Queen Maria Jose of Savoia at the Italian court.
Marchioness Mita, who also is Dame of Honour and Devotion of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, grew up in Rome
And was training since her childhood in etiquette and good manners.
Having acquired extensive experience of delivering custom-made programs to a diverse range of clients around the world, Marchioness Mita brings her unique expertise to help organizations and private clients to understand the principles and practices of general and corporate etiquette in a globalized business environment.
Marina DARAGAN
Founder of the Moscow School of Radio and Television, radio host, broadcaster, business coach, motivational speaker.
Author of public speaking programs for top management and entrepreneurs. Staff trainer at Opora Russia NGO of small and medium-sized enterprises.
Finalist of the national award "Radiomania 2011" for "Best morning show in Russia". Lecturer at Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Moscow State University, MGIMO, RUDN, RANEPA.
Speech coach, working with politicians, business people, civil servants and public figures.
Author of public speaking programs for top management and entrepreneurs. Staff trainer at Opora Russia NGO of small and medium-sized enterprises.
Finalist of the national award "Radiomania 2011" for "Best morning show in Russia". Lecturer at Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Moscow State University, MGIMO, RUDN, RANEPA.
Speech coach, working with politicians, business people, civil servants and public figures.
Jeroen KETTING
Founder and Co-owner of Lighthouse Management, Lighthouse Technologies, Lighthouse Valuetainment
Dutch business owner, living and working in Russia since 1994. Expert in EU-Russian business relations. 25 years of hands-on EU-Russian business experience. Strategist and trusted “Russia” advisor to first line managers of international companies. Successful builder of bridges between EU and Russian businesses.
Creator of the Value Based Leadership and Value Based Communication methods. Faculty Member of the Schranner Negotiation Institute in Zurich. Publicist and speaker on Russia
Dutch business owner, living and working in Russia since 1994. Expert in EU-Russian business relations. 25 years of hands-on EU-Russian business experience. Strategist and trusted “Russia” advisor to first line managers of international companies. Successful builder of bridges between EU and Russian businesses.
Creator of the Value Based Leadership and Value Based Communication methods. Faculty Member of the Schranner Negotiation Institute in Zurich. Publicist and speaker on Russia
Gennadiy TUZHILIN
Chief of Protocol at Worldskills Russia.
Mr Tuzhilin has over 12 years of experience in the protocol sector. During his service at Rosatom's Electrochemical Plan Production Association, he introduced a protocol system that remains a model for other corporations.
Mr Tuzhilin is a protocol officer certified by the International Protocol Center at RANEPA. He provided protocol coverage to many events, including the 2013 Summer Universiade in Kazan, opening and closing ceremonies of the XVI FINA World Aquatics Championships and the XVI FINA World Masters Championships.
Mr Tuzhilin headed the General Protocol Directorate of the 2019 Krasnoyarsk Directory as it led preparations for the 2019 World Winter Universiade.
Mr Tuzhilin has over 12 years of experience in the protocol sector. During his service at Rosatom's Electrochemical Plan Production Association, he introduced a protocol system that remains a model for other corporations.
Mr Tuzhilin is a protocol officer certified by the International Protocol Center at RANEPA. He provided protocol coverage to many events, including the 2013 Summer Universiade in Kazan, opening and closing ceremonies of the XVI FINA World Aquatics Championships and the XVI FINA World Masters Championships.
Mr Tuzhilin headed the General Protocol Directorate of the 2019 Krasnoyarsk Directory as it led preparations for the 2019 World Winter Universiade.
Gary BIGGS
Gary R. Biggs is a founding partner of Protocol Partners-Washington Center for Protocol.
He is a veteran protocol officer with over 30 years of experience advising senior officials on a wide range of protocol issues including conferences, special events, ceremonies and foreign and domestic visitor programs. His expertise includes policy development, staff management, program design and execution, funding, and team coordination.
Additionally, Biggs is an adjunct faculty member at the George Washington University School of Business and the Elliott School of International Affairs in Washington, DC and has conducted training at the Diplomatic Academy of the Caribbean in the Institute of International Relations at The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
He is a veteran protocol officer with over 30 years of experience advising senior officials on a wide range of protocol issues including conferences, special events, ceremonies and foreign and domestic visitor programs. His expertise includes policy development, staff management, program design and execution, funding, and team coordination.
Additionally, Biggs is an adjunct faculty member at the George Washington University School of Business and the Elliott School of International Affairs in Washington, DC and has conducted training at the Diplomatic Academy of the Caribbean in the Institute of International Relations at The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Lawrence DUNHAM
Lawrence Dunham served as U.S. Assistant Chief of Protocol from 1989 until 2005. He held a variety of other positions in the office beginning in 1983, including Acting Chief of Protocol. He now consults for government and private sector clients.
At the State Department, Larry headed Protocol’s Diplomatic Affairs Division, which oversaw relations with foreign embassies in Washington, and foreign government offices throughout the United States. In addition to his primary responsibilities, he coordinated or participated in events such as the Summit of the Americas, NATO Summit Meetings, Presidential Inaugurations, State Funerals of former U.S. Presidents, State Visits of foreign leaders to the United States, and travel by the President and of Presidential Delegations representing him overseas.
More recently, he has served as an adjunct faculty member at both the George Washington University School of Business and the Elliott School of International Affairs. Consulting clients have included the US and foreign governments, local governments, international organizations, universities and corporations.
He was a contributing writer for United States Protocol – The Guide to Official Diplomatic Etiquette, authored by Ambassador Mary Mel French.
At the State Department, Larry headed Protocol’s Diplomatic Affairs Division, which oversaw relations with foreign embassies in Washington, and foreign government offices throughout the United States. In addition to his primary responsibilities, he coordinated or participated in events such as the Summit of the Americas, NATO Summit Meetings, Presidential Inaugurations, State Funerals of former U.S. Presidents, State Visits of foreign leaders to the United States, and travel by the President and of Presidential Delegations representing him overseas.
More recently, he has served as an adjunct faculty member at both the George Washington University School of Business and the Elliott School of International Affairs. Consulting clients have included the US and foreign governments, local governments, international organizations, universities and corporations.
He was a contributing writer for United States Protocol – The Guide to Official Diplomatic Etiquette, authored by Ambassador Mary Mel French.
Isabel AMARAL
Founder and President of APOREP - the Portuguese Association of Protocol Studies.
One of the most renowned Portuguese experts on corporate image, cross cultural communication, and protocol.
She has developed outstanding executive trainings and executive coaching in Portugal, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Cape Verde, France, Namibia, Netherlands, Spain, Belgium, Angola, and the People’s Republic of China.
Holding a master’s degree in International Relations (Lisbon University), she has been invited to give classes at the Portuguese Diplomatic Institute since 1998 and at several universities in Portugal, Spain and Brazil. She is currently a researcher at the “Instituto do Oriente” (University of Lisbon) and a Masterclasses teacher at Protocolbureau, in Netherlands.
She’s the author of two books: “Imagem e Sucesso” (9 editions – Leya, Casa das Letras) and “Imagem e internacionalização” (2 editions - Verbo), as well as being a contributor to “Encyclopaedia of International Relations” (Leya, D.Quixote) and a co-author of “Protocol to Manage Relationships Today (Amsterdam University Press) among other Portuguese, Brazilian and Spanish books.
She worked as a cultural adviser of the Portuguese Prime Minister from 1989 till 1996.
One of the most renowned Portuguese experts on corporate image, cross cultural communication, and protocol.
She has developed outstanding executive trainings and executive coaching in Portugal, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Cape Verde, France, Namibia, Netherlands, Spain, Belgium, Angola, and the People’s Republic of China.
Holding a master’s degree in International Relations (Lisbon University), she has been invited to give classes at the Portuguese Diplomatic Institute since 1998 and at several universities in Portugal, Spain and Brazil. She is currently a researcher at the “Instituto do Oriente” (University of Lisbon) and a Masterclasses teacher at Protocolbureau, in Netherlands.
She’s the author of two books: “Imagem e Sucesso” (9 editions – Leya, Casa das Letras) and “Imagem e internacionalização” (2 editions - Verbo), as well as being a contributor to “Encyclopaedia of International Relations” (Leya, D.Quixote) and a co-author of “Protocol to Manage Relationships Today (Amsterdam University Press) among other Portuguese, Brazilian and Spanish books.
She worked as a cultural adviser of the Portuguese Prime Minister from 1989 till 1996.
Joelle KHOURI
International Affairs Director at Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA), Dubai, UAE.
Ms Khouri specialises in establishing strategic business multi-million-dollar partnerships and successfully delivering a wide range of government level initiatives and global high-level and protocol events.
Awarded with Emirates Women Award, Emirates Green Building Council - MC, and Distinguished Award of the Dubai Government Excellence Program.
Congress Ambassador for Dubai Tourism
Member of the Emirates Green Building Council (EGBC) Committee
Ms Khouri specialises in establishing strategic business multi-million-dollar partnerships and successfully delivering a wide range of government level initiatives and global high-level and protocol events.
Awarded with Emirates Women Award, Emirates Green Building Council - MC, and Distinguished Award of the Dubai Government Excellence Program.
Congress Ambassador for Dubai Tourism
Member of the Emirates Green Building Council (EGBC) Committee
Tim ILYASOV
Fashion researcher, Journalist, TV presenter
Tim has lectured at Russia's Higher School of Economics, Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, and the British Higher School of Art and Design.
Tim brings 11 years of experience in the fashion industry and fashion journalism and over 8 years of experience with top tier brands and events. He has published articles in different magazines, including Snob, Kommersant Style, RBC Style, Forbes. Tim also was editor-in-chief at FASHIONGRAPH, a fashion industry business magazine.
Tim is a consultant for top-level executives at major Russian businesses.
Tim presents Podium with a Russian influencer Maria Minogarova at the Pyatnitsa broadcasting network, writes scripts for a show at the TVTs channel, and has been often seen or heard at Channel One, Culture, RBC and the Business-FM radio.
Tim has lectured at Russia's Higher School of Economics, Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, and the British Higher School of Art and Design.
Tim brings 11 years of experience in the fashion industry and fashion journalism and over 8 years of experience with top tier brands and events. He has published articles in different magazines, including Snob, Kommersant Style, RBC Style, Forbes. Tim also was editor-in-chief at FASHIONGRAPH, a fashion industry business magazine.
Tim is a consultant for top-level executives at major Russian businesses.
Tim presents Podium with a Russian influencer Maria Minogarova at the Pyatnitsa broadcasting network, writes scripts for a show at the TVTs channel, and has been often seen or heard at Channel One, Culture, RBC and the Business-FM radio.
Gally MONASTYREVA
Deputy Secretary General of the Russian Association for International Cooperation.
Board member of the Council for Ethnic Affairs under the Government of Moscow. Chairman of the Commission for the Development of Interregional Relations and Ethnic Tourism of the Council for Ethnic Affairs under the Government of Moscow. President of the NGO "Moscow and Muscovites".
Co-creator of the Interreligious and Interethnic Women's Council of Russia.
Author and organizer of unique cultural and educational projects for diplomatic corps. Her portfolio includes numerous events, such as Historical seasons of the XXI century; Soloists of the Bolshoi Theater Orchestra at the State Historical Museum; concerts of the Russian classics in the Column Hall of the House of Unions.
Board member of the Council for Ethnic Affairs under the Government of Moscow. Chairman of the Commission for the Development of Interregional Relations and Ethnic Tourism of the Council for Ethnic Affairs under the Government of Moscow. President of the NGO "Moscow and Muscovites".
Co-creator of the Interreligious and Interethnic Women's Council of Russia.
Author and organizer of unique cultural and educational projects for diplomatic corps. Her portfolio includes numerous events, such as Historical seasons of the XXI century; Soloists of the Bolshoi Theater Orchestra at the State Historical Museum; concerts of the Russian classics in the Column Hall of the House of Unions.
Olga PESKOVA
CEO of PR Inc, Associate professor at the Higher School of Economics, Coach at Skolkovo business school.
Ms Peskova has been working in the field of communications and media for more than 25 years. She worked as an editor and newsperson for Kommersant publishing house, Stolitsa magazine, and Moskovsky Komsomolets newspaper. She is a columnist at Forbes and RBC media group.
Olga Peskova is a successful coach and mentor. Her coaching and strategic sessions include various topics, including personal brand development, anti-crisis PR, Public Speaking and effective communication. She is an expert certified by the Russian PR Association. Her portfolio includes several professional awards such as the European Excellence Awards, SABRE Awards, Silver Archer and RuPoR.
Ms Peskova has been working in the field of communications and media for more than 25 years. She worked as an editor and newsperson for Kommersant publishing house, Stolitsa magazine, and Moskovsky Komsomolets newspaper. She is a columnist at Forbes and RBC media group.
Olga Peskova is a successful coach and mentor. Her coaching and strategic sessions include various topics, including personal brand development, anti-crisis PR, Public Speaking and effective communication. She is an expert certified by the Russian PR Association. Her portfolio includes several professional awards such as the European Excellence Awards, SABRE Awards, Silver Archer and RuPoR.
Grant HARROLD
British etiquette expert, former Royal butler, and broadcaster.
He worked as a Butler for the Prince of Wales from 2004 to 2011.His first employers were Urs Schwarzenbach and Major Christopher Hanbury on the Ben Alder estate, where he began working in private service in 1997.
Based in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, Harrold now runs an etiquette and butler school. He also gives talks and demonstrations on afternoon tea etiquette, dinner parties etiquette and similar etiquette events. In 2014 Harrold's company Nicholas Veitch Limited alongside Blenheim Palace founded the royal butler school, The Royal School of Butlers.
Harrold first appeared regularly as the butler on the reality television programme Country House at Woburn Abbey between 2000 and 2003 whilst working for Robin Russell, 14th Duke of Bedford and his son Andrew Russell, 15th Duke of Bedford, and then in 2012 was part of the BBC Three series Be Your Own Boss.
Grant launched his own "The Royal Butler Guide" YouTube channel in 2016.
He worked as a Butler for the Prince of Wales from 2004 to 2011.His first employers were Urs Schwarzenbach and Major Christopher Hanbury on the Ben Alder estate, where he began working in private service in 1997.
Based in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, Harrold now runs an etiquette and butler school. He also gives talks and demonstrations on afternoon tea etiquette, dinner parties etiquette and similar etiquette events. In 2014 Harrold's company Nicholas Veitch Limited alongside Blenheim Palace founded the royal butler school, The Royal School of Butlers.
Harrold first appeared regularly as the butler on the reality television programme Country House at Woburn Abbey between 2000 and 2003 whilst working for Robin Russell, 14th Duke of Bedford and his son Andrew Russell, 15th Duke of Bedford, and then in 2012 was part of the BBC Three series Be Your Own Boss.
Grant launched his own "The Royal Butler Guide" YouTube channel in 2016.
Rutger BREMER
Rutger Bremer is co-Founder and CeO of Momice.
He loves events, digital tools and communication. Rutger aims to bring events to the next level. That is why he started Momice, a company that provides a software application which helps event managers professionalise the registration and communication for business events, giving the invitee a smooth experience.
When not working on Momice, Rutger likes to play saxophone with his band, focusing on improvisational and experimental music, mixing live and electronic music.
He loves events, digital tools and communication. Rutger aims to bring events to the next level. That is why he started Momice, a company that provides a software application which helps event managers professionalise the registration and communication for business events, giving the invitee a smooth experience.
When not working on Momice, Rutger likes to play saxophone with his band, focusing on improvisational and experimental music, mixing live and electronic music.
Bengt-Arne HULLEMAN
Graduated from Hotelschool The Hague and holding a Master’s degree from erasmus University, Bengt-Arne started his career in protocol at the dutch Royal Household as Policy Assistant to the Grand Master and to the Master of Ceremonies of Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of The netherlands.
During the years 2002-2008 he was closely involved in numerous royal and state ceremonies, such as Royal Weddings, state Funerals, Baptisms and many state visits. Bengt-Arne is also the former Head of the Protocol, Visits and events Unit of the international Criminal Court in The Hague (2010-2019), an international organisation with over 120 Member states.
During his tenure he was responsible for the protocol of the opening ceremony of the Permanent Premises (2016) in attendance of His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of The netherlands, United nations secretary-general Ban Ki-moon and many other dignitaries, and the organisation of the events commemorating the twentieth anniversary of the Rome statute (2018), attended by the President of the Federal Republic of nigeria, multiple Presidents of national senates and Parliaments and ministerial delegations.
He is author of The Hague, International City of Peace and Justice: A Relational Network Brand. Bengt-Arne is now the executive director of Protocolbureau. As a protocol expert, he provides assistance in the organisation of high-level events and teaches protocol and international protocol around the world.
During the years 2002-2008 he was closely involved in numerous royal and state ceremonies, such as Royal Weddings, state Funerals, Baptisms and many state visits. Bengt-Arne is also the former Head of the Protocol, Visits and events Unit of the international Criminal Court in The Hague (2010-2019), an international organisation with over 120 Member states.
During his tenure he was responsible for the protocol of the opening ceremony of the Permanent Premises (2016) in attendance of His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of The netherlands, United nations secretary-general Ban Ki-moon and many other dignitaries, and the organisation of the events commemorating the twentieth anniversary of the Rome statute (2018), attended by the President of the Federal Republic of nigeria, multiple Presidents of national senates and Parliaments and ministerial delegations.
He is author of The Hague, International City of Peace and Justice: A Relational Network Brand. Bengt-Arne is now the executive director of Protocolbureau. As a protocol expert, he provides assistance in the organisation of high-level events and teaches protocol and international protocol around the world.
Francisco Jose CALIGIURI
Professor Doctor Francisco Jose Caligiuri
President of the Association of Professional Public Relations of Cordoba (A.C.R.E.P.).
Specialist in Vexilology and Heraldry.
Founding Partner of the World Protocol Organization (WPO). Co-organizer of the World Forum on Protocol, Communication and Image.
Adherent Member of the Professional Council of Public Relations of the Argentine Republic.
Co-creator of the Official Shields and Flags of Los Mistoles and Simbolar (Cordoba). Trainer in regards to Vexilology, Ceremonial Protocol and Public Relations. He participated as a Jury in the election of flags in different municipalities and communes of the Republic of Argentina. He was distinguished by the provincial Legislature, the Senate of the Nation and local governments for his historical research and academic texts.
His latest awards include the “Mundo Gold” award for career in Public Relations and the Latin American Protocol, awarded by the Confederation of Journalists of Ecuador. 2019, and the “Cordoba Corazon de Moda” Award, for his career in Ceremonial, Protocol and Public Relations. 2019.
President of the Association of Professional Public Relations of Cordoba (A.C.R.E.P.).
Specialist in Vexilology and Heraldry.
Founding Partner of the World Protocol Organization (WPO). Co-organizer of the World Forum on Protocol, Communication and Image.
Adherent Member of the Professional Council of Public Relations of the Argentine Republic.
Co-creator of the Official Shields and Flags of Los Mistoles and Simbolar (Cordoba). Trainer in regards to Vexilology, Ceremonial Protocol and Public Relations. He participated as a Jury in the election of flags in different municipalities and communes of the Republic of Argentina. He was distinguished by the provincial Legislature, the Senate of the Nation and local governments for his historical research and academic texts.
His latest awards include the “Mundo Gold” award for career in Public Relations and the Latin American Protocol, awarded by the Confederation of Journalists of Ecuador. 2019, and the “Cordoba Corazon de Moda” Award, for his career in Ceremonial, Protocol and Public Relations. 2019.
Cristian BAQUERO LAZCANO
Professor Doctor Cristian Baquero Lazcano
Founding Partner of the World Protocol Organization (WPO).
Director of the Argentine Network of Publications and Protocol Relations (REDARP)
Artistic and graphic creator of the Official Flag of the Province of Cordoba-2010 and Recognition of the Legislative Power of the Province of Cordoba for the "invaluable contribution to the Creation of the Provincial Flag, Shields and Municipal Flags". 2018
Co-organizer of the World Forum on Protocol, Communication and Image. Adherent Partner of the Professional Council of Public Relations of the Argentine Republic. Co-creator of the Official Shields and Flags of Los Mistoles and Simbolar (Cordoba). Trainer regarding Vexillology, Ceremonial Protocol and Public Relations. He participated as a Jury in the election of flags in different municipalities and communes of the Argentine Republic.
Declared in different distinctions as Illustrious Visitor, Guest of Honor in several cities of the provinces of Cordoba, Santa Fe and Entre Rios during the years 2011 to 2020.
"Mundo Gold" Award for career in Public Relations and the Latin American Protocol, awarded by the Confederation of Journalists of Ecuador. 2019, and the “Cordoba Corazon de Moda” Award, for his career in Ceremonial, Protocol and Public Relations. 2019.
Founding Partner of the World Protocol Organization (WPO).
Director of the Argentine Network of Publications and Protocol Relations (REDARP)
Artistic and graphic creator of the Official Flag of the Province of Cordoba-2010 and Recognition of the Legislative Power of the Province of Cordoba for the "invaluable contribution to the Creation of the Provincial Flag, Shields and Municipal Flags". 2018
Co-organizer of the World Forum on Protocol, Communication and Image. Adherent Partner of the Professional Council of Public Relations of the Argentine Republic. Co-creator of the Official Shields and Flags of Los Mistoles and Simbolar (Cordoba). Trainer regarding Vexillology, Ceremonial Protocol and Public Relations. He participated as a Jury in the election of flags in different municipalities and communes of the Argentine Republic.
Declared in different distinctions as Illustrious Visitor, Guest of Honor in several cities of the provinces of Cordoba, Santa Fe and Entre Rios during the years 2011 to 2020.
"Mundo Gold" Award for career in Public Relations and the Latin American Protocol, awarded by the Confederation of Journalists of Ecuador. 2019, and the “Cordoba Corazon de Moda” Award, for his career in Ceremonial, Protocol and Public Relations. 2019.
Mikhail VOROBIEV
Consultant at Centre for Protocol Studies, Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration. Middle East expert with forty years of hands-on experience.
Since 1992 he has been engaged in foreign economic activity, organizing events in Europe and the Middle East.
He consulted the Gazprom Protocol Group at the International Forum on New Energy Technologies in Dubai in 2012. He was a part of the organizing committee of the Russia-UAE Intergovernmental Commission meeting in Dubai in 2013. He was involved in the preparation of Gazprom official visits in Qatar and Yemen in 2013. In 2012-2013 on behalf of the Russian Embassy in the UAE, he ensured formal visits of the DIVA (UAE) state corporation BoD to Moscow. He took part in developing a working group on economic and business issues at the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Dubai.
Since 1992 he has been engaged in foreign economic activity, organizing events in Europe and the Middle East.
He consulted the Gazprom Protocol Group at the International Forum on New Energy Technologies in Dubai in 2012. He was a part of the organizing committee of the Russia-UAE Intergovernmental Commission meeting in Dubai in 2013. He was involved in the preparation of Gazprom official visits in Qatar and Yemen in 2013. In 2012-2013 on behalf of the Russian Embassy in the UAE, he ensured formal visits of the DIVA (UAE) state corporation BoD to Moscow. He took part in developing a working group on economic and business issues at the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Dubai.
Marina KOBYAK
Associate professor at the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Business, Plekhanov Russian University of Economics.
Mrs Kobyak has more than 30 years of experience in the HORECA industry. She worked in the State Committee for Foreign Tourism (VAO "INTURIST") in 1989-2012. Since 2012 she headed crisis departments of three Russian hotels, bringing them to high profitability in 8 months. She received an award "Guiding Star - 2017" for the best hotel from the Government of Moscow.
Mrs Kobyak is an author of the manual "Quality Management in Hotel Industry" and over 80 publications, three monographs, four scientific and methodological textbooks.
Mrs Kobyak has more than 30 years of experience in the HORECA industry. She worked in the State Committee for Foreign Tourism (VAO "INTURIST") in 1989-2012. Since 2012 she headed crisis departments of three Russian hotels, bringing them to high profitability in 8 months. She received an award "Guiding Star - 2017" for the best hotel from the Government of Moscow.
Mrs Kobyak is an author of the manual "Quality Management in Hotel Industry" and over 80 publications, three monographs, four scientific and methodological textbooks.
Maksim LUNEV
Head of Corporate Communications at RZD Russian Railways.
COB of Publishing House "Gudok", COB of the Art and Culture Development Foundation "Cultural Space".
Mr Lunev has been coordinating communication, PR and branding activities at JSC Russian Railways since 2011.
He has been working in public relations since 2001 in different companies, including JSC VTB Bank (Head of Public Relations Department), the Federal State Unitary Enterprise Russian Post (Head of Public Relations and Media Support Directorate).
He received a Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland" in 2014, a letter of gratitude from the President of the Russian Federation V. Putin for active participation in Russian society's social and political life in 2018, and several corporate awards of JSC Russian Railways. He was included in the top-1000 ranking of professional managers in Russia.
COB of Publishing House "Gudok", COB of the Art and Culture Development Foundation "Cultural Space".
Mr Lunev has been coordinating communication, PR and branding activities at JSC Russian Railways since 2011.
He has been working in public relations since 2001 in different companies, including JSC VTB Bank (Head of Public Relations Department), the Federal State Unitary Enterprise Russian Post (Head of Public Relations and Media Support Directorate).
He received a Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland" in 2014, a letter of gratitude from the President of the Russian Federation V. Putin for active participation in Russian society's social and political life in 2018, and several corporate awards of JSC Russian Railways. He was included in the top-1000 ranking of professional managers in Russia.
Oxana TARANTOVA
Political strategist, Member of the Russian Association of Public Relations.
Mrs Tarantova leads projects in political technology and public relations. She is an expert in PR and communication.
She has been a practising political strategist since 2001, with her project geography ranging from Sakhalin to Moscow.
She designs election campaigns and implements political, consulting and analytical projects. She ran numerous election campaigns, including single-mandate deputy elections, gubernatorial elections, presidential elections.
She has a wealth of experience working in public administration, full-cycle PR agencies, television and media.
Mrs Tarantova leads projects in political technology and public relations. She is an expert in PR and communication.
She has been a practising political strategist since 2001, with her project geography ranging from Sakhalin to Moscow.
She designs election campaigns and implements political, consulting and analytical projects. She ran numerous election campaigns, including single-mandate deputy elections, gubernatorial elections, presidential elections.
She has a wealth of experience working in public administration, full-cycle PR agencies, television and media.
Anne-Marie van LEGGELO
Founder and CEO of «Het Etiquette Bureau»
Dutch etiquette & image expert, columnist, speaking professional and television host.
Anne-Marie has helped thousands of people learn to be more confident, professional and courteous in business and social situations. She has provided presentations, training and executive coaching to companies, universities, hospitals and associations.
She has featured in and been quoted in many newspapers and magazines, is a television host at RTL and the etiquette expert of the famous Dutch television royalty program Blauw Bloed.
Dutch etiquette & image expert, columnist, speaking professional and television host.
Anne-Marie has helped thousands of people learn to be more confident, professional and courteous in business and social situations. She has provided presentations, training and executive coaching to companies, universities, hospitals and associations.
She has featured in and been quoted in many newspapers and magazines, is a television host at RTL and the etiquette expert of the famous Dutch television royalty program Blauw Bloed.
Maria TODOSIYCHUK
Richard Lewis Communications Licensed Partner
Member of SIETAR (Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research)
Member of the Russian Business Ethics Network
Maria is an international trainer and consultant in intercultural competence based in Moscow, and a developer of intercultural intelligence games and exercises. She has served as a guest trainer for a number of Russia's prominent business schools and consulting companies.
Maria has been developing intercultural intelligence games since 2010. She conducts trainings and workshops on Edutainment and Gamification for Teaching Intercultural Intelligence in Belgium and France, as well as virtual sessions for interculturalists and educators from all over the world.
Maria's international experience includes intercultural intelligence and intercultural gamification trainings for international groups in Russia and in Europe.
Member of SIETAR (Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research)
Member of the Russian Business Ethics Network
Maria is an international trainer and consultant in intercultural competence based in Moscow, and a developer of intercultural intelligence games and exercises. She has served as a guest trainer for a number of Russia's prominent business schools and consulting companies.
Maria has been developing intercultural intelligence games since 2010. She conducts trainings and workshops on Edutainment and Gamification for Teaching Intercultural Intelligence in Belgium and France, as well as virtual sessions for interculturalists and educators from all over the world.
Maria's international experience includes intercultural intelligence and intercultural gamification trainings for international groups in Russia and in Europe.
Stan van BOXTEL
Stan van Boxtel is currently the CRM Manager EMEA (including Russia) at La Prairie Group and he previous held similar positions in the luxury goods industry with Gucci and Wolford.
Leading the integration of CRM and Clienteling in the luxury retail environments. Before this he was working as a Business Development Manager for the luxury hotel chains The St. Regis and Shangri-La in the Middle East and Indian Ocean.
Stan van Boxtel is a former student of the Hotelschool the Hague and he worked for the Protocolbureau.
Leading the integration of CRM and Clienteling in the luxury retail environments. Before this he was working as a Business Development Manager for the luxury hotel chains The St. Regis and Shangri-La in the Middle East and Indian Ocean.
Stan van Boxtel is a former student of the Hotelschool the Hague and he worked for the Protocolbureau.
Lauren BERNSTEIN
Founder and CEO of The Culinary Diplomacy Project. Previously, Lauren was the Director of the Diplomatic Culinary Partnership in the Office of the Chief of Protocol at the U.S. Department of State. Working with prominent chefs from across the country, Lauren programmed chefs in various public diplomacy efforts both at home and abroad to 47 countries on 65 trips.
Additionally, Lauren developed high-level events for Secretaries of State Hillary Clinton and John F. Kerry, ranging from panel discussions to large-scale events such as 4th of July for the Diplomatic Corps and culinary diplomacy events for over 300 chefs and guests at the U.S. Department of State.
Lauren is a sought-after speaker as an expert in culinary diplomacy and serves on the Advisory Council of the Livelihoods Innovation through Food Entrepreneurship (LIFE) Project for the Center for International Private Enterprise.
Additionally, Lauren developed high-level events for Secretaries of State Hillary Clinton and John F. Kerry, ranging from panel discussions to large-scale events such as 4th of July for the Diplomatic Corps and culinary diplomacy events for over 300 chefs and guests at the U.S. Department of State.
Lauren is a sought-after speaker as an expert in culinary diplomacy and serves on the Advisory Council of the Livelihoods Innovation through Food Entrepreneurship (LIFE) Project for the Center for International Private Enterprise.
Thomas Georg SLADKO
Managing Director of the ISPD Protocol & Diplomacy Academic Institute, based in Brussels. He is a strategic communication advisor, external affairs researcher and expert in bilateral and international protocol.
During his 15-year professional career, he organised more than 300 high-level events such as receptions, state visits, representative journeys, state funerals, speeches
and cultural nights. Thomas has worked with more than 70 nationalities and served in Vienna, Lisbon, Brussels, New York, Rio de Janeiro and Muscat.
Thomas Georg served as Deputy Head of Protocol of the Austrian Federal Chancellery for nearly 10 years. Previously, he worked for the corporate communications department of Lufthansa in New York and as journalist for different publications in Brazil and Austria covering European Union, economy and society features. As protocol expert, consultant and capacity building specialist, he served different European Agencies, governments and international organisations in reaching their higher standards in protocol and external communication.
He was leading expert in some of ISPD’s flagship projects for the Pentagon, the Dubai/UAE EXPO2020, Oman Business Forum, Diwan of Royal Court Protocol of Oman, Frontex, PDO (Petrol Development Oman) among many others. He is author of various publications and articles such as “Protocol & Diplomacy Today - A collection of thoughts by leading experts” and “Soft Diplomacy - Modelling Global Interactions” adding to it various concept papers and research publications across industries.
During his 15-year professional career, he organised more than 300 high-level events such as receptions, state visits, representative journeys, state funerals, speeches
and cultural nights. Thomas has worked with more than 70 nationalities and served in Vienna, Lisbon, Brussels, New York, Rio de Janeiro and Muscat.
Thomas Georg served as Deputy Head of Protocol of the Austrian Federal Chancellery for nearly 10 years. Previously, he worked for the corporate communications department of Lufthansa in New York and as journalist for different publications in Brazil and Austria covering European Union, economy and society features. As protocol expert, consultant and capacity building specialist, he served different European Agencies, governments and international organisations in reaching their higher standards in protocol and external communication.
He was leading expert in some of ISPD’s flagship projects for the Pentagon, the Dubai/UAE EXPO2020, Oman Business Forum, Diwan of Royal Court Protocol of Oman, Frontex, PDO (Petrol Development Oman) among many others. He is author of various publications and articles such as “Protocol & Diplomacy Today - A collection of thoughts by leading experts” and “Soft Diplomacy - Modelling Global Interactions” adding to it various concept papers and research publications across industries.
Tatiana SHAKHMATOVA
Writer, acclaimed author published by EKSMO, Bombora, Zlatoust and other major imprints.
Сandidate of philological sciences. Since 2009 Ms Shakhmtova has been
dealing with issues of legal linguistics and text examination. She worked as a Russian language teacher at the Kazan Law Institute of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, Kazan Federal University. She published over 60 scientific papers, textbooks and manuals. She works within the framework of classical science, but some of her projects imply science popularization.
She is the author of a series of detective stories, "Philological Investigation" (EKSMO publishing house), about a philologist who investigates crimes, fiding the primary evidence in words.
Сandidate of philological sciences. Since 2009 Ms Shakhmtova has been
dealing with issues of legal linguistics and text examination. She worked as a Russian language teacher at the Kazan Law Institute of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, Kazan Federal University. She published over 60 scientific papers, textbooks and manuals. She works within the framework of classical science, but some of her projects imply science popularization.
She is the author of a series of detective stories, "Philological Investigation" (EKSMO publishing house), about a philologist who investigates crimes, fiding the primary evidence in words.
Daniel DELMAS MARTIN
Communication sciences professional specialised in protocol and event organising.
Currently, he is developing his PhD in education and protocol through Jaume I university in Spain where he is working in several scientific papers in protocol. Author of the videoblog and book “Spoilers de Protocolo” (Spanish). It uses TV show scenes to explain protocol: host functions and concept, precedencies, spaces design, symbols, communication purpose of protocol, etc. Both elements have an education goal: spread protocol around the world to everybody.
He is an articulate, entrepreneurial and focused events and protocol professional with exceptional, innovative and strategic events business development and marketing expertise. A skilled presenter, communicator, relationship manager and strategist with in-depth experience of planning, project and budget management. Through his career he has been collaborated with private and public companies, such as Instituto Cervantes, Apple, SEAT, town councils, labour unions, etc.
Currently, he is developing his PhD in education and protocol through Jaume I university in Spain where he is working in several scientific papers in protocol. Author of the videoblog and book “Spoilers de Protocolo” (Spanish). It uses TV show scenes to explain protocol: host functions and concept, precedencies, spaces design, symbols, communication purpose of protocol, etc. Both elements have an education goal: spread protocol around the world to everybody.
He is an articulate, entrepreneurial and focused events and protocol professional with exceptional, innovative and strategic events business development and marketing expertise. A skilled presenter, communicator, relationship manager and strategist with in-depth experience of planning, project and budget management. Through his career he has been collaborated with private and public companies, such as Instituto Cervantes, Apple, SEAT, town councils, labour unions, etc.
Alexander A. FERRERO
Head of the Protocol Office, RANEPA St. Petersburg.
Since 2012 COP of the Governor of the Novgorod Region. In 2013 Mr Ferrero was involved in the organization of the Sochi Winter Olympic Games. Since 2015 he has been working as an Assistant to the Deputy Governor of the Novgorod Region and Deputy Chairman of the Heraldic Council under the Governor of the Novgorod Region.
Mr Ferrero developed a series of protocol events and state ceremonies for celebrations of the 1150th anniversary of the Russian statehood in September 2012 in Veliky Novgorod. He managed the inauguration ceremony and official regalia of the Governor of the Novgorod Region.
He studied in the Heraldic Society of Cambridge University and the Office of the King of Herald Lord Lyon in Edinburgh.
Mr Ferrero is an honoured member of the All-Russian Heraldic Society. He was elected chairman of the St. Petersburg Heraldic Club in 2019. He is the chevalier of the Imperial and Royal Orders of St. Stanislav, 3rd degree, commemorative dynastic medals of the Russian Imperial House, laureate of the silver medal "For contribution to the development of genealogy and other special historical disciplines."
Since 2012 COP of the Governor of the Novgorod Region. In 2013 Mr Ferrero was involved in the organization of the Sochi Winter Olympic Games. Since 2015 he has been working as an Assistant to the Deputy Governor of the Novgorod Region and Deputy Chairman of the Heraldic Council under the Governor of the Novgorod Region.
Mr Ferrero developed a series of protocol events and state ceremonies for celebrations of the 1150th anniversary of the Russian statehood in September 2012 in Veliky Novgorod. He managed the inauguration ceremony and official regalia of the Governor of the Novgorod Region.
He studied in the Heraldic Society of Cambridge University and the Office of the King of Herald Lord Lyon in Edinburgh.
Mr Ferrero is an honoured member of the All-Russian Heraldic Society. He was elected chairman of the St. Petersburg Heraldic Club in 2019. He is the chevalier of the Imperial and Royal Orders of St. Stanislav, 3rd degree, commemorative dynastic medals of the Russian Imperial House, laureate of the silver medal "For contribution to the development of genealogy and other special historical disciplines."
