Yaroslav Lissovolik is an accomplished economist with extensive experience in various organizations. He completed a PhD in Economics at the Diplomatic Academy of the Russian Ministry for Foreign Affairs and a specialist degree in International Economic Relations from Moscow State Instituteof International Relations. He also holds an MSc in Economics from the London School of Economics and a BA in Economics from Harvard University.

Lissovolik currently serves as the Head of Investment Research at Sberbank CIB. Prior to this, he held several upper-management positions, including Chief Economist, Managing Director, and Head of Research of Eurasian Development Bank and Managing Director, Head of Research and Board Member of Deutsche Bank Russia. He also worked as an Advisor to the Executive Director of the Russian Federation in Washington D.C. for the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

His diverse background has given him broad expertise in various areas of economics, including investment research, macroeconomic analysis, and financial analysis. He is known for his insightful analysis of complex economic developments and policy issues, as well as his ability to provide actionable insights to investors and policymakers alike.