Transformation of Trade and Connectivity Institutions in the New Reality

Dr. Stapran has more than two decades of leadership experience across government, academia, and diplomacy. 

Her career highlights include serving at the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Japan, heading the Russian APEC Study Center at Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, holding senior executive positions within the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation, and serving as Trade Representative of the Russian Federation in Japan. 

Her research and policy expertise spans global economic governance, regional integration in Eurasia and the Asia-Pacific, international trade and economic diplomacy. An author of more than 30 academic and policy publications, she is a member of both the Russian International Affairs Council and the Council on Foreign and Defense Policy.

Over 10 years of experience in Russian government bodies and NGOs focused on developing international relations with foreign states and institutions. Led the project for Russia’s chairmanship at the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions.

Economist with 13 years of experience leading applied research for government, private, and academic organizations in Russia and abroad. 

Skilled in both qualitative and quantitative analytical methods. Author of research on international trade, global value chains, and economic development.

Over 7 years of experience in analytics within leading banks, corporations, and consulting firms. Worked on industry economic research as well as studies on foreign trade and the economies of other countries.

7 years of experience in analytics within the banking and corporate sectors.

Over 10 years of experience in international economic cooperation with Southeast Asian countries, as well as analytical research on foreign markets and the creative economy in Russia and international markets.