Valentina Butnik

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Сhief External Communications and Reputation Management, Beeline Uzbekistan (VEON Group)

Valentina Butnik is a recognized expert in public relations and reputation management with more than 15 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. Since 2021, she has led external communications and reputation management at Beeline Uzbekistan.

She has expertise in strategic, international, cross-cultural, and crisis communications, as well as in information risk management and executive positioning. Valentina began her PR career in Russia and, in 2014, was appointed Director of Public Relations at MegaFon Tajikistan. Under her leadership, major national and international projects were implemented, gaining support from government bodies and diplomatic missions, reaching the international level, and earning prestigious professional awards.

At Beeline Uzbekistan, Valentina combines corporate standards with local cultural codes, introducing innovative approaches to communications. In 2023, she launched the PRO TALKS discussion platform — a community for professionals in communications (PR, GR, IR, marketing, and more).

In addition, Valentina heads the Public Relations and Strategic Communications Committee at the Europe-Uzbekistan Association for Economic Cooperation (EUROUZ), where she drives initiatives aimed at strengthening Uzbekistan’s image on the international stage.

She graduated from Khakass State University named after N. F. Katanov with dual degrees in History, Social Studies and Law and Economics and Enterprise Management. She is also a graduate of the Independent Director, Board of Directors program at TEAM Executive Education, which focuses on corporate governance and strategic responsibility.