Pavel Morozov

Pavel Morozov was recently appointed as the Head of Mergers and Acquisitions at Avito, Russia's leading online marketplace platform.12 In this role, he is responsible for identifying new growth opportunities to support Avito's long-term goals across its five main business areas: Goods, Auto, Real Estate, Jobs, and Services.2

Professional Background

Prior to joining Avito, Morozov has over 17 years of experience in IT investments and has completed more than 40 deals throughout his career.2 His previous positions include:

• Working at VTB Capital and Troika Dialog12
• Leading the venture business at Sk Capital from 2017 to 20241

Role at Avito

As the Head of M&A, Morozov's key responsibilities include:

• Supporting investments in startups
• Acquiring tools, products, and companies to develop Avito's business
• Strengthening Avito's competitive position in the market1

Avito's managing partner, Sergei Piven, emphasized the importance of M&A for the company's growth strategy, stating that investing in tech companies allows Avito to gain innovative insights and integrate new solutions, enabling them to scale and accelerate development.2

Avito's Strategic Direction

Morozov's appointment comes at a time when Avito is aiming to transition from a marketplace to a "digital cradle of micro-entrepreneurship." This shift is in response to the growing e-commerce sector in Russia, which now has nearly 240 million unique buyers and saw 200,000 new micro-businesses join last year.2

Pavel Morozov's LinkedIn profile confirms his current position as Head of M&A at Avito.3