maria ignatova

managing director, head of asia pacific

About

Managing Director, Head of Asia Pacific at Hudson Sandler

Country

united states

City

seattle

Industry

information services

Skill

corporate communications, copywriting, public relations, media relations, new business development, start ups, social media, project management, strategic communications, russian, crm, crisis communications, journalism, investor relations, strategic planning, digital media, marketing strategy, seo, e commerce, event management, digital marketing, social media marketing, market research, reputation management, press releases, planning and project management, pitching and presentations, clients relationship, monitoring schedules and budgets, business development

Experience

account manager

hudson sandler

2007-2 - 2011-9 · 4 yrs 8 mos

correspondent

bbc russian service

2006-1 - 2006-3 · 3 mos

Reported for radio and online publications

deputy editor-in-chief

pulse uk

2005-7 - 2005-12 · 6 mos

Helped to start up a new Russian-language newspaper in London

correspondent

izvestia russian national daily newspaper

1999-4 - 2003-12 · 4 yrs 9 mos

Reported on the international and Russian oil and diamond markets. Developed well-placed contacts in the industry.

correspondent

interfax

1998-7 - 1999-3 · 9 mos

Contributed daily reports for Interfax's Business department

project manager

imagination

2006-3 - 2006-9 · 7 mos

Helped to organize international initial public offering (IPO) and associated communication programs. Facilitated the world’s fifth-largest IPO of Russia's Rosneft oil company.

correspondent

forbes

2004-1 - 2004-12 · 1 yr

Reported on the oil and diamond industry; helped in setting up the Russian magazine edition.

managing director, head of asia pacific

hudson sandler

2011-9 - Present · 15 yrs 1 mo

In a world distracted by myriad competing voices, getting your message across is getting ever tougher. Being heard above the cacophony of competitors, lobby groups, politicians, buyers, sellers and commentators – all given a platform by 24/7 media and a plethora of social networks – is a huge challenge. Our job is to lift you above the noise and hubbub. To help ensure that your communications cut through the chatter, that they are heard, authentic, contemporary and inspiring. By taking an elevated view, we bring objectivity and perspective. We never lose sight of your business objectives and never forget that our advice is only of value if it helps you achieve them. You can look to us for expert counsel across the full range of corporate reputation management, financial communications and digital communications.