Mikhail Zavylov, prior to joining Smart Holding, worked at Metro Cash & Carry Ukraine, where he held various positions in top mananagement team as HR Manager (2002-2005) and Human Resources Director (2005-2011). He also got experience in HR Management at executive positions in companies such as Wimm Bill Dann Ukraine, Procter & Gamble Ukraine Ltd and others.

In 1992 he graduated from Drohobych Teachers Training Institute with a major in English language and literature and minor in French language and literature. In 1994 he received the Certificate of Business administration at Judson College International Institute(Illinois, USA).

"I am glad to join the Smart Holding team and I am confident that my experience and knowledge in HR management will make a worthy contribution to the company. My joining Smart Holding also provides new opportunities for my personal development in new business areas", - said Mikhail Zavylov.

The main objectives which a new HR Director sees in front of him are: to strengthen the management team of the Group’s assets, to develop and implement the performance evaluation and performance management systems for the senior management of the Group and its assets, to improve compensation and benefits system as well as CSR issues.