Clipboard: e-ifc No. 30, March 2012

New IPI Coordinator for Eastern Europe: Dr. Gennadi Peskovski

The International Potash Institute (IPI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Gennadi Peskovski as the IPI Coordinator for Eastern Europe. His role involves initiating and managing research and dissemination activities in the Ukraine, Baltic States and other countries within the region.

Born in Belarus, Dr. Peskovski graduated with a Master of Arts in Agricultural Sciences from the Grodno Agricultural Institute before completing his PhD studies Warsaw Agricultural University, Poland.

Before joining JSC Belarusian Potash Company (BPC) in 2010, Dr. Peskovski held several positions in the agri-sector in Belarus and Poland. He is fluent in Russian, Polish and English. Dr. Peskovski works in the BPC Sales Department providing customers with agronomic advice.

“Dr. Peskovski’s extensive knowledge of the agriculture sector in Eastern Europe will greatly assist IPI in raising awareness of potash fertilizer usage,” says Hillel Magen, IPI Director. “This region has enormous potential to produce a greater quantity of quality agricultural products. With Dr. Peskovski’s coordination, IPI is looking forward to cooperating with scientists and extension officers across the region to maximize productivity through improved plant nutrition.”

Dr. Gennadi Peskovski can be contacted at:

g.peskovski@belpc.by

c/o JSC Belarusian Potash Company
2 Melnikaite Street
220004 Minsk, Belarus

T: +375 17 211 04 43
F: +375 17 211 29 17
M: +375 44 753 48 00