On January 17, 2006 Heineken group in Russia announced Viktor Pronin dismissed from the position of Patra JSC General Director following his leaving for a new job position. As from January 17, 2006 the position of Patra JSC (acquired by Heineken in May 2005) General Director will be handed over to Andrey A. Fedorchuk.

Prior to this appointment, Mr Fedorchuk took up different posts in Zolotoy Ural JSC (Chelyabinsk). Between July 2004 and January 2006, he held a position of Chief Engineer at one of Chelyabinsk factories.