Investing in Digital Transformation and Sustainable Development

Nornickel, a significant mining and metals company with over 70,000 employees, leads the globe in producing nickel, platinum, palladium and copper

- ANTON ABRAROV

The business substantially invests in innovation and digital transformation and is strongly committed to sustainable development. The company uses cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning and blockchain to improve operations and boost its competitiveness over time.

Anton, the company's Head of Al & Data Science, shared some specific examples of these initiatives, such as launching its Digital Lab in 2019 and opening its Innovation Centre in Moscow in 2020. He also highlighted the significant benefits that Nornickel has seen from these initiatives, such as improved operational efficiency, reduced costs, and increased safety.

A Leader with a Saga of Innovation

Anton is the Head of Al & Data Science at Nornickel, driving innovation and digital transformation. His leadership has led to significant financial impacts, with Al initiatives contributing over £80 million annually to EBITDA. He manages a diverse global team of 40+ data professionals, establishes external partnerships, and oversees the company's Al strategy. Through his leadership, Nornickel successfully integrates Al solutions, solidifying its global metals and mining leader position.

Crafting Castles on Challenges

Anton has more than a year of consulting experience with McKinsey. He led a data engineering team of 15+ people from inception, managing terabytes of data daily within public services. He also initiated and grew a startup-inspired data science team to over 40 members within a conservative corporate setting driven by corporate entrepreneurship principles.

Coalescence of Aspirations and Actions