The Russian leadership has decided to appoint Igor Shuvalov as chairman of Vnesheconombank. Previously, he served as First Deputy Prime Minister in the government of the Russian Federation.
Reuters that Shuvalov would become chairman of VEB told Three different sources . Whether the relevant document has already been signed, they do not know. The information is also confirmed by RBC sources. The publication reported that the official had already vacated his office in the White House. His post in the government was taken by Anton Siluanov.
The head of Vnesheconombank is appointed by the president. If information about the appointment of Igor Shuvalov to VEB is confirmed, he will replace Sergey Gorkov, who headed the state corporation in February 2016.
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