Jere Calmes is an accomplished Chief Executive Officer with a wealth of experience in telecommunications, retail, tech, and digital industries. He has a strong business development background with expertise in operations, sales, negotiation, and international business. Calmes has a keen interest in emerging markets, particularly in Russia, where he has worked extensively. He holds a BA in Political Science and Economics from Bates College and an Executive Development Program from The Wharton School.

Calmes has held multiple high-level positions, including CEO at Lamoda Group, CEO at METRO Cash and Carry Russia, CEO at Tele2, and Managing Director at Fast Lane Ventures - Adva Capital. He has also served as a Board Member at Tele2 and President and CEO at OAO Pharmacy Chain 36.6. Calmes has held previous roles as COO at Wind, Executive Vice President and General Manager Moscow at VEON, Director Customer Services and Credit Control at Orange Egypt, and Operations Manager at Motorola.