Vladimir Derevyagin is a seasoned professional with a strong background in the banking industry. His expertise lies in negotiation, legal assistance, customer service, and various aspects of banking. He has a keen interest in fintech and cryptocurrency. Vladimir holds a Magister of Finance in International Finance from Всероссийская Академия Внешней Торговли and Bachelor's degrees in Law from Kutafin Moscow State Law University and Moscow State Academy of Law named after O.E. Kutafin (MSAL). He has also studied at Gymnasium 1507. Throughout his career, Vladimir has held key positions such as Director at Gemba Finance Limited and served on the boards of Paymaster as and MTI-Bank. He has also been Deputy Chairman of The Board, Head of Banking Services Department, Advisor to the Chairman, and Head of the Legal Department at MTI-Bank. Prior to these roles, he worked as a Senior Legal Advisor at Mosoblbank, Legal Counselor at Borisov Law Office, and Deputy Judge at Moscow District Military Court.