Leads the assessment of political and regulatory risks, and the development of strategies for government relations. Specializes in analyzing political, regulatory, and institutional factors affecting corporate interests in heavily regulated industries.
As a Partner, coordinates integrated projects for Russian and international companies, including analysis of socio-political and regulatory frameworks, development and implementation of GR strategies, and engagement with government and supranational institutions.
His macro-regional expertise covers Russia, Belarus, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
Actively contributes to the professional community: speaks at industry forums and conferences, organizes educational programs and case competitions on GR and lobbying, and collaborates with universities and expert platforms.
Previously worked as an analyst and editor at TASS and AGT Communications Group.
Graduated from Lomonosov Moscow State University with a degree in Political science. Completed an advanced professional program "PR and Lobbying in Business and NGOs" at MGIMO University of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and a program "Project Management" at the Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO.
ФАС России утвердила новую методику расчета надбавок на препараты из Перечня ЖНВЛП, расширив возможности регионов по регулированию цен. Документ обновляет правила ценообразования и вводит более гибкий подход к установлению надбавок.
Эксперты Baikal Lobridge Валерий Афанасьев и Жанна Логачева подготовили аналитический материал о трансформации регулирования рынка биологически активных добавок (БАД) в России в 2025 г. для Retail.ru.
Эксперт Baikal Lobridge Валерий Афанасьев комментирует правила допфинансирования закупок орфанных препаратов в регионах для издания «Фармацевтический вестник».
Валерий Афанасьев, эксперт Baikal Lobridge, комментирует решение ЕЭК об обновлении правил регистрации лекарственных препаратов на территории ЕАЭС для издания «Фармацевтический вестник».