Moscow, Russia — March 29, 2005 — Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods OJSC [NYSE: WBD] today announced that Vladimir Preobrajenski, its Chief Financial Officer, will be leaving the company at the end of his three year contract by mutual agreement.
Mr Preobrajesnki joined Wimm-Bill-Dann in 2002 straight after the company’s IPO on New York Stock Exchange. Over the last three years he has helped Wimm-Bill-Dann build up and develop the finance department and enhance cost control mechanisms. He has actively participated in the life of the company and contributed to its development on the basis of his extensive experience.
Mr Preobrajesnki will continue to fulfil his duties until a new finance director is appointed.
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