Vitaliy Vlassov

Vitaliy Vlassov is an accomplished Sales Director at JTI (Japan Tobacco International), with over 14 years of experience in strategic planning, sales management, and team development in the Far East region. Vitaliy has a proven track record in implementing regional sales strategies, enhancing trade channels, and achieving company KPIs while managing budgets and distributor performance. Prior to this role, Vitaliy held various positions at JTI, including National Route-to-Market Manager and Sales Operations Support Manager, where responsibilities included forecasting, contracting, and optimizing sales processes. Earlier experience includes serving as Regional Sales Manager at "Gallaher Kazakhstan," where sales plans were effectively executed across South-Eastern Kazakhstan. Vitaliy holds an IMQ Certificate in Management from the Institute of Leadership & Management and a degree from the National Technical University of Kazakhstan.