14 Aug 2012 18:33

Rosneft IR chief departs for NOVATEK

MOSCOW. Aug 14 (Interfax) - The head of the investor relations department at oil company Rosneft , Alexander Palivod, has joined the IR department at independent gas producer NOVATEK , NOVATEK CFO Mark Gyetvay said during a conference call.

Company sources have confirmed for Interfax that Palivod is to head the NOVATEK IR department.

A source familiar with the situation told Interfax that Palivod's old spot at Rosneft is now vacant, as an acting director has yet to be found. He said today is Palivod's first day on the job at NOVATEK.