OREANDA-NEWS. April 07, 2016. Ilim CEO Franz Marx spoke to students of the world's leading business schools who are taking part in "Doing Business in Russia" exchange program at the Graduate School of Management, St. Petersburg State University.

Franz Marx emphasized that Ilim Group has accumulated unique expertise and understanding of doing business in Russia through implementation of large investment projects. The company’s leadership culture plays an important role along with such success drivers as infrastructure, weather, and legislation, said Ilim CEO.

Ilim Group proactively develops partnership with the largest universities and business schools in Russia. This partnership involves face-to-face meetings of the company's top management with future leaders. These meetings are dedicated to specific business features of the pulp and paper industry which is known for process complexity, remote location of production sites and high level of competition.

‘Current challenging and rarely straightforward business environment puts big pressure on local leaders’, said Ilim CEO Franz Marx. ‘Project success is driven by leaders’ can-do approach, positive attitude, and ability to engage people. Ilim Group has many professionals who demonstrate such behavior thus helping our company to achieve very ambitious goals’.