VTB hires Vladimir Potapov from Troika for asset management

By Ivan Anderzhanov.

VTB Capital is continuing its aggressive expansion with the recruitment of Vladimir Potapov from Troika Dialog to the position of head of portfolio management business of VTB Asset Management.

Potapov will supervise the strategy development and implementation in Portfolio Management Business. VTB said the new appointment will "strengthen VTB AM positions in the asset management market, maximizing effective synergy with other business lines. "

Prior to joining VTB Capital, Potapov spent over seven years at Troika Dialog. He graduated from the Higher School of Economics and People University of China (Beijing). He is also a CFA Charterholder and was named in 2006 by Finance magazine as one of Russia’s top 10 fund managers.

Yuri Soloviev, President and Global CEO at VTB Capital, said: Potapov will expand VTB Asset Management’s  client base on global markets. He said: “This will enable the portfolio managers’ team to continue their outstanding performance and gain further recognition from private and institutional clients”.

By Ivan Anderzhanov. VTB Capital is continuing its aggressive expansion with the recruitment of Vladimir Potapov from Troika Dialog to the position of head of portfolio management business of VTB Asset Management. Potapov will supervise the strategy development and implementation in Portfolio Management Business. VTB said the new appointment will "strengthen ...