Marina Zhigulina

Marina Zhigulina (Kiryushina) has extensive experience in financial management and accounting, currently serving as Financial Controller and Deputy Finance Director for Russia at International Paper since May 2016, overseeing a team of 20. Previous roles include Finance Director for Continental, where responsibilities included establishing accounting and taxation systems, and Financial Director at PipeLife Rus, focusing on financial analysis and optimization. Earlier in career, Marina held the position of Chief Accountant at Benteler Automotive, managing full accounting functions and policy adaptation to Russian law, and served as a Senior Consultant at Ernst & Young, managing multiple projects and client relationships. Marina holds an education degree in taxes and taxation from Финансовая Академия при Правительстве РФ and has achieved ACCA qualifications.