Board of Directors
Alexey Polyakov
General director, Prosperity Project Management
Strategy
- Working on the international recognition and compliance of Russian green standard. Participation in working groups for the Russian standard.
- Promoting and tailoring BREEAM, LEED and DGNB standards to Russian circumstances. Cooperate with the Assessors Club to create a framework for certification (projects and experts). Boost involvement of DGNB, USGBC, BRE Global in Russia.
- Introducing versions of international standards for existing buildings (In Use, O&M EB), fit-out (CI), Communities development.
- Integrating with Skolkovo.
- Collaborating with Ministry of Regions and Ministry for Economic Development, implementing international standards in low-rise housing sector.
- Developing green rating of services, technologies and materials.
- Cooperating with educational field of RuGBC’s activities (courses and trainings).
- Multidisciplinary approach to green standards.
Benefits for RuGBC
- Experience in working in the 2010 Board and 2009 Associate Group.
- Foreign contacts useful for promoting green standards and green building.
- Knowledge of international green standards expertise.
- Participation in BREEAM assessment courses. MBA in Management.
Aaron Smith
Development manager, Hines International Inc
Strategy
In 2010 I was the RuGBC Board Member responsible for developing the organization’s educational services. In cooperation with the RuGBC General Director and other Board Members, RuGBC was able to conclude agreements with DGNB, the United States Green Building Council and BRE for the provision of authorized training programs in Russia for the DGNB, LEED and BREEAM standards, including supporting the certification of trainees in the Russian Federation. In 2011, as a Board Member I would look to improve the RuGBC training services in the following areas: i) expand the number of DGNB/LEED/BREEAM courses available to RuGBC members, ii) train local instructors so the courses can be offered at more reasonable prices and potentially in Russian language (subject to approval by owner of the intellectual property), iii) support the development of a local RuGBC certification program for local expertise to certify their knowledge of green technologies and procedures, iv) expand the training courses to provide knowledge in energy efficiency, v) and incorporate examples of local green standard implementations into the above training curriculum.
Benefits
RuGBC will hopefully benefit from my efforts by allowing the Council to provide a greater range of education services to its members. These services will allow members to improve their employees knowledge of green technologies and methodologies and allow them to obtain a certificate in recognition of this knowledge. RuGBC education services also help to cover other operating costs of RuGBC, allowing the Council to maintain a stable financial position and provide a high quality of service to its members. Additionally, I have a financial education and am well qualified to analyze and make suggestions to the Council’s financial management. In 2010 I wrote the annual business plan for the RuGBC submittal of its application to the World Green Building Council. Finally, as an employee of Hines I hope that my company will continue to be a leader in the area of sustainability — not just as a member of the Board but as an investor in the Russian real estate industry.
Shteffen Zendler
Executive director, Drees & Sommer, Baden Wuerttemberg, member of (through Drees and Sommer): DGNB, BREEAM, LEED
Strategy
— Supporting the platform idea of RuGBC to create a base for development and support of Green Building standards in Russia — international and local!- Working on awareness- Supporting co-operation with german Green Building system DGNB.
Benefits
— On going activities in Green Building of Drees & Sommer and personally me for years — connected with that a substantial experience how to realize Green Building in reality.- Drees & Sommer is one of DGNB’s founders and main drivers — related to that I will support closed co-operation with DGNB.- Strong network with german business community.- Strong network with specialists as architects, engineers, consultants, suppliers, investors and developers.
Yuriy Koroliov
President, ICS Company
Strategy
Sustainable features are feasible and beneficial for the society and the environment. The working group for technology will create several departments, each of which will inform and consult people in its own sphere.
Intensive education on latest green techniques, seminars, media presence.
Step 1: Work out a multi-sector definition of sustainable development. Join efforts of architects, engineers and builders involved in spatial planning as a basis for implementing innovations.
Step 2: Create a public perception of “energy balance” on the market. Launch energy management technologies on the market.
Step 3: Create a public perception of Energy Audit and Lifecycle Management techniques.
Next steps will focus on technologies related to energy management over the green buildings lifecycle.
Benefits for RuGBC
Interdisciplinary and inter-industry ties. Partial financing of working group projects. Using the company’s resources to hold training sessions, conferences and research.
Alexey Kovsh
Executive Vice President, OPTOGAN
Strategy
Embedding sustainable principles into Russian state construction policy at federal and regional levels for all types of construction. Amending federal and regional regulatory acts to permit and encourage green technologies in budgetary sector as well as in commercial building.
Benefits for RuGBC
Expertise in establishing mass production and use of LEDs in Russia as well as abroad, coordinating work with federal and regional authorities and major companies with state participation in promoting green building agenda and feasibility.
Sergey Tsytsin
CEO, Tsitsin Architectural Studio
Strategy
Boost awareness by giving introductory lectures at the Architects Union on green building. Get clients involved in green building, to develop relationship with the Moscow administration as well as with the Guild of Managers and Developers. So far the Unified National Electric Grid company (FGC UES) has made a decision to certify its building at the construction stage, with the certification underway. Talks on certification are being held with VTB.
Benefits for RuGBC
Partial financial support of RuGBC at Proestate exhibition. So far the support has included payment of the exhibition expenses, a trip for two people to the USGBC meeting and the visit of Rob Watson.
Bora Kovacevic
Associate, consulting leader, Ove Arup and Partners International Ltd (ARUP)
Strategy
The one and a half year old RuGBC has already gained power on the market. Sharing experience with GBCs worldwide is critical to the RuGBC development, and this is where I want results in 2011. My strategy includes establishing business ties with other GBCs, sharing experience, and new ideas for RuGBC development.
Benefits
I often visit Arup offices around the world and can share experience with industry leaders and active members of British, Spanish and Italian GBCs. I believe unmediated relationship will facilitate sharing knowledge and benefit the Council strategy.
I will also be happy to share with RuGBC our company’s tremendous expertise in developing sustainable projects around the world.
Michael Packham
Director, CB Richard Ellis
Strategy
In conjunction with Marketing, I look forward to broadening the membership by being an advocate to developers and end-users alike of green initiatives.
Benefits for RuGBC
As a founding member and existing board member, I feel I have contributed to date by assisting the Council in its direction and strategy. From the strong basis we’ve developed, I trust my further involvement can assist in taking the Council to a higher level.
Maksim Grishin
Market Manager EcoCommercial Building, Bayer
Strategy
Increase awareness of green and energy effective buildings in Russia through media, exhibitiona, round tables, ect.
Benefits for RuGBC
Insights in modern technology, partner network.
Anton Chupilko
CEO and Founder, TEPLOK
Strategy
Russian construction sector is in ruins — there is no future for green building without innovative materials and cutting-edge technologies. Wise and bold decisions are needed for the good of investors and authorities to bring green aspirations to life.
Benefits for RuGBC
Development of RuGBC promotion strategy
Julia Stefanishina
Senior Manager, Ernst&Young
Strategy
The strategy for education must include educational programs on sustainability for real estate experts as well as for high school students. Among other projects, my contribution would include lectures at a major Moscow university aimed at introducing new generation of experts to green building and to its financial and social benefits.
Benefits for RuGBC
Being a representative of an international organization, I have experience in developing green councils and industries in Western countries. As a Board member, I can use our knowledge of local market and international best practices to ensure effective development of a green building market in Russia, while at the same time avoiding some common mistakes other countries make. As the head of the green building department at Ernst & Young, I can ensure a holistic approach to the question of green development — my group includes experts in environmental health, climate change, corporate social responsibility, architecture, engineering, economics and market analysis. The group’s experts are registered with IRCA, have CCIM, BREEAM, LEED certificates and professional assessor certificates.
My participation in the Board will also help take into account opinions and requirements of the business community and attract new members. It is made possible by my 7 years of work on the real estate market, including close cooperation with Ernst&Young clients which are the majority of the leading market players. Over the last year I have participated in green building conferences, initiated a research into green building, organized a RuGBC business breakfast and obtained a BREEAM certificate. My current experience helps me use my new skills and knowledge to bring more efficiency to the Board.
Yuri Tabunschikov
President, АВОК
REHVA member, ASHRAE Fellow Member, member of the International Academy of IAQ, member of the International Ecoenergy Academy of Azerbaijan. 2007 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change)
