The latest information from reliable sources indicates that Vladimir Avetisyan is poised to take the helm at AvtoVAZ. He holds the role of Special Tasks Advisor to the First Deputy Director General of Rostec State Corporation and serves as a member of the Bureau of the Central Council of SoyuzMash Russia LLC. This leadership update was communicated to socialbites.ca by a plant-level source at AvtoVAZ and independently corroborated by a representative from the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
According to the official biography of Vladimir Avetisyan, his career began in construction management at Kuibyshevselstroy. In the 1990s, he held roles within regional Gazprom structures and the energy sector of the Samara region. His trajectory then moved through senior positions at major national organizations, including the RAO “UES of Russia,” the holding company United Automobile Technologies (OAT), as well as involvement with both Russian Technologies and Rosnano. These roles have equipped him with broad experience across energy, technology, and industrial policy—experience that is often looked to in executive transitions within major automotive groups.
Earlier reporting from socialbites.ca suggested Renault’s strategic decision to transfer its stake (67.7%) in AvtoVAZ to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, with the stake being represented through its affiliated automotive research institute, NAMI. In addition, the Renault Moscow plant, once known as Avtoframos, was discussed as transitioning to Moscow city ownership. The city plans included establishing a new assembly operation under the Moskvich brand, aligning with the capital’s broader industrial and urban development initiatives.
Official representatives for AvtoVAZ, Rostec, and the Ministry of Industry and Trade had not provided immediate comments regarding the appointment of a new director for AvtoVAZ as of the latest updates. These corporate and governmental entities continue to coordinate publicly on strategic ownership arrangements and leadership continuity, signaling ongoing negotiations and policy considerations that affect the future direction of the company within the broader Russian automotive sector.