Georgy Oganov joined Basic Element in 2003 as Deputy Director General responsible for International Affairs, Public Relations and Sponsorships. Since 2005 to March 2009 he held the position of Advisor to the Chairman of Supervisory Board.
Before joining Basic Element Mr. Oganov advised a number of Russian and international companies on international affairs and public relations. From 1992 to 1996, he was Vice President of the M.I.C. Industries, Inc.(USA) and Co-Chair of the International Press Club in Moscow. From 1975 to 1992, Mr. Oganov worked for the USSR Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
He has been ABAC Alternate Member since 2004.
Georgy graduated with honors from the Diplomatic Academy in Moscow in 1988. In 1970-1975 he studied at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations.