Andrey Kononov

Andrey Kononov is an experienced professional in the finance and banking sector, currently serving as a Credit Cards Product Manager at Advanzia Bank S.A. since September 2023. Prior to this role, Andrey held various positions, including Product and Business Development Manager at Yandex, where Yandex Pay solutions were rolled out, and Product Owner at VTB Bank, leading a team in the development of the debit cards portfolio. Andrey's background also includes significant accomplishments at Visa as a Business Development Manager, where strong relationships with banks were developed and payment solutions like Apple Pay and Google Pay were implemented. Other roles include Product Development Manager at Raiffeisen Bank Russia, Senior Specialist at M2M Private Bank, and initial positions in customer service at HSBC and Raiffeisen Bank Russia. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Banking from the Finance University and a Master’s degree in Finance and Credit from Moscow State University of Geodesy and Cartography.