First Deputy General Director of IEK GROUP Mikhail Gorbachev, previously holding the position of Financial Director, and HR Director Natalia Belskaya debuted in the rating "TOP-1000 Russian Managers", which is annually compiled by the Association of Managers with the support of "Kommersant" Publishing House. They occupy the second and third places respectively in the "TOP-100 Financial Directors" and "TOP-80 HR Directors" sections in the "Mechanical Engineering" category.
The inclusion of the company's top managers among the rating leaders confirms the expertise of IEK GROUP's management team and serves as recognition of the company's contribution to the development of the industry market.
Mikhail Gorbachev, First Deputy General Director of IEK GROUP:
"Becoming one of the best top managers in Russia means demonstrating the effectiveness and strength of our entire team, once again making sure of the correctness of the company's chosen course towards financial stability and operational efficiency. It allows us not only to overcome crises and adapt to changes but also to develop: we have been providing partners and customers with products of the highest quality for 26 years, consistently increasing production capacities and enhancing our competence. I am confident that it is this approach, allowing the company to demonstrate growth even in difficult periods, underlies investors' trust in the company and impresses the professional community, which so highly appreciated our achievements."
Natalia Belskaya, HR Director of IEK GROUP:
"I thank colleagues for this recognition and the entire IEK GROUP team for striving to constantly change and grow, not stopping at what has been achieved, moving forward, conquering one height after another. Every day we improve our ecosystem of HR tools, including in its circuit not only the employee at all stages of his life cycle but also partners, professional and local communities. For our company, these investments are a priority, are key elements of sustainable growth, and I am glad that our efforts bring also inspiring victories in industry awards and ratings."
The "TOP-1000 Russian Managers" rating is a tool for assessing the professionalism of Russian leaders in different sectors of the economy. In 2025, the names of the best managers in the country were determined in 18 professional and more than 20 industry categories. The methodology is based on the principle "the best choose the best": experts, that is, rating candidates of the current year and laureates of ratings of past years, evaluate their colleagues.