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citywire

Avaron Emerging Europe Fund – the best performing Eastern Europe fund

Avaron Emerging Europe Fund – the best performing Eastern Europe fund. Based on Citywire Avaron [...]

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Feb
Avaron season's greetings

Avaron Season’s Greetings

Dear investors. What a year! The Russian invasion to Ukraine brought along foreign institutional investors [...]

22
Dec
Christmas Donation

Avaron’s Christmas Donation to NGO School for New Teachers

This Christmas we contribute to the growth of next generation of Estonian teachers. Instead of [...]

19
Dec
gender pay gap

Avaron initiates Executive Pay and Gender Pay engagement

Avaron initiates Executive Pay and Gender Pay engagement We launched a themed engagement on CEO [...]

14
Nov
Partners

Avaron’s Emerging Europe Fund is Citywire’s best performing regional Emerging Europe fund

Avaron’s Emerging Europe Fund is Citywire’s best performing regional Emerging Europe fund. For some time [...]

24
Oct
How to invest

How to invest in the current market and economic cycle?

How to invest in the current market and economic cycle? How to invest in the [...]

15
Sep
UNPRI

Avaron ranks above median in UNPRI Assessment Reports

Avaron ranks above median in UNPRI Assessment Reports UNPRI published 2021 Assessment Reports in August. [...]

22
Aug
Kreeka - puhkaja paradiis, investor

Greece – a lucrative investment opportunity, not just a vacationer’s paradise

Greece – a lucrative investment opportunity, not just a vacationer’s paradise While many people associate [...]

30
Jun
corporate environmental transparency

Avaron drives corporate environmental transparency in Emerging Europe

Avaron pushes for environmental transparency in Emerging Europe Avaron today joins CDP’s 2022 Non-Disclosure Campaign [...]

30
Jun
Partners

Avaron Emerging Europe Fund ranked as best performing Emerging Europe fund.

Avaron Emerging Europe Fund ranked as best performing Emerging Europe fund. Citywire France ranked Avaron [...]

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May

Avaron’s 15th anniversary

🎉Avaron is 15!🎉 This spring we celebrate 15 years from the launch of our own [...]

05
May
CDP

Avaron stands for science-based climate targets

Avaron stands for science-based climate targets Avaron joined as a signatory the 2022 CDP Science-Based [...]

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Mar
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    Mikk Uusmäe

    Back-Office Specialist

    Experience in Back-Office operations since 2024

    Mikk joined Avaron team as a Back-Office Specialist in 2024. Before joining Avaron, Mikk was working as a Senior Consultant in audit department at EY. Previously he has worked 7 years in Estonian Defence Forces.

    He holds a B.A in International Relations from Tallinn University of Technology and is currently student of Applied Economics.

    Mikk is fluent in English and Estonian. His main interest outside of work is music and he has played the trumpet for more than 25 years.

    Karl Henri Kais

    Karl Henri Kais

    Analyst and Trader

    Experience in Emerging Europe investments since 2023

    Karl joined Avaron research team as an Analyst and Trader in 2023. Before joining Avaron he worked for EY audit team.

    Karl holds B.A degree in Economics and Business Administration from TalTech.

    He is fluent in English and Estonian. Karl is interested in reading and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.






      Svetlana Jegorova

      Operations Specialist and Accountant

      Experience in finance and accounting since 2011

      Svetlana takes care of Avaron’s back-office operations and accounting. Before joining Avaron, Svetlana has worked as a data entry specialist in the subsidiary of Admiral Markets and as an accountant in a currency exchange company.

      Svetlana has achieved Accountant Level 5 qualification and professional higher education diploma from Tallinn School of Economics.

      She is fluent in English, Estonia, Russian and Swedish. Her interests are horseback riding, jogging and hiking.






        Luisa Müür

        Luisa Müür

        Investor Relations Specialist
        Experience in Emerging Europe investments since 2021 Luisa joined Avaron investor relations team as an Investor Relations Specialist in 2021. She has studied business at Tallinn University of Technology, majoring in management and work organization. Luisa is fluent in English and Estonian. Her interests include Muay Thai and reading.
        Maarja Härsing-Värk

        Maarja Härsing-Värk

        Head of Back-Office & Operations
        Experience in Back-Office operations since 2002 Maarja heads the Back-Office & Operations team in Avaron. She started her career as a Back-Office Specialist in Trigon Capital and later headed the team for four years. In 2007 she co-founded Avaron and joined the team as Head of Back-Office. In 2014-2015 she took a maternity leave and re-joined the team early 2016. She holds a M.A. degree in Economics from University of Tartu. Maarja is fluent in English and Estonian. Her hobbies are badminton, learning Spanish and amigurumi.
        Rain Leesi

        Rain Leesi

        Investment Manager & Head of Research, CFA
        Experience in Emerging Europe investments since 2007 Rain is a Member of the Investment Committee at Avaron. Rain joined Avaron research team as an Analyst in 2007. He is currently heading the research team. In 2019 Rain took the role of Investment Manager. He holds a B.A. degree in Business Administration from Tallinn University of Technology. Rain is fluent in English and Estonian. His interests are value investing and sports (decathlon, cross-country skiing, orienteering).
        Kevin Kalle Kell

        Kevin Kalle Kell

        Head of Investor Relations - Institutional Investors

        Experience in Emerging Europe investments since 2021

        Kevin joined Avaron investor relations team as an Investor Relations Specialist in 2021. Previously he worked as a regional sales manager for a local publishing house.

        Kevin has a vocational degree from Tallinn School of Economics. He is currently obtaining his B.A. degree in Financial Management at Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences.

        Kevin is fluent in English and Estonian. His hobbies include investing (since 2016), travelling, photography and competitive road cycling.

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        Silver Schmeiman

        Silver Schmeiman

        Analyst

        Experience in Emerging Europe investments since 2021

        Silver joined Avaron research team as an Analyst in January 2021. Previously he has worked at AS SEB Bank financial markets and operations division as a summer intern.

        Silver holds B.A degree in Economics and Business Administration from University of Tartu. Silver has also passed Level I of the CFA Program.

        He is fluent in English, Estonian and can speak and understand Russian on elementary level. Silver is interested in reading and beekeeping.

        Maarja Kõrvek

        Maarja Kõrvek

        Senior Back-Office Specialist

        Experience in Back-Office operations since 2014

        Maarja is Avaron’s Senior Back-Office Specialist. Maarja joined Avaron team as a Back-Office Specialist in 2014. Before joining Avaron, Maarja was working as a Chief Specialist in EU Structural Funds’ Unit at Estonian Road Administration.

        She holds a M.A. degree in Finance and Accounting from Tallinn University of Technology.

        Maarja is fluent in English and Estonian. Her interests are interior design, reading and sports.

        Jaanika Jutt

        Jaanika Jutt

        Back-Office Specialist

        Experience in Back-Office operations since 2016

        Jaanika joined Avaron team as a Back-Office Specialist in 2018. Before joining Avaron, Jaanika was working as a Payment Management Specialist in the settlement team at Luminor. Previously she has worked at DNB Bank as a Loan Operations Specialist.

        She holds a B.A in Business Finance and Investments from Tallinn University of Technology.

        Jaanika is fluent in English and Estonian. Her interests are interior design, web design and sports.

        Ingrid Kõrgema

        Ingrid Kõrgema

        Chief Compliance Officer, Head of Compliance, Legal & Risk

        Experience in financial sector as a lawyer since 2005

        Ingrid is a Member of the Risk Management as well as Responsible Investing Committee at Avaron. Ingrid joined Avaron compliance team in 2020. Before joining Avaron, Ingrid was working as a Lawyer in the investment team at Swedbank's legal division. Previously she has worked at Estonian Financial Supervision Authority and a law firm.

        She holds a M.A. degree in Law from University of Tartu.

        Ingrid is fluent in English, Finnish and Estonian. Her interests are dancing and theatre.

        Maarja Härsing-Värk

        Maarja Härsing-Värk

        Head of Back-Office & Operations

        Experience in Back-Office operations since 2002

        Maarja heads the Back-Office & Operations team in Avaron. She started her career in 2002 as a Back-Office Specialist in Trigon Capital and later headed the team for four years. In 2007 she co-founded Avaron and joined the team as Head of Back-Office. In 2014-2015 she took a maternity leave and re-joined the team early 2016.

        She holds a M.A. degree in Economics from University of Tartu.

        Maarja is fluent in English and Estonian. Her hobbies are badminton, learning Spanish and amigurumi.

        Maksim Miruškov

        Maksim Miruškov, CFA

        Senior Analyst

        Experience in financial analysis since 2015

        Maksim is Avaron’s Senior Analyst. Maksim joined Avaron research team as an Analyst in June 2017. Before joining Avaron, he was working as a Business Customer Advisor in Swedbank.

        He holds a M.A degree in Finance and Investments from Tallinn University of Technology. Maksim is a CFA Charterholder.

        Maksim speaks English, Estonian and Russian. He is interested in sports (triathlon) & reading.

        Reino Pent

        Reino Pent

        Senior Analyst

        Experience in Emerging Europe investments since 2011

        Reino is a Senior Analyst and a Member of the Investment Committee at Avaron. Reino joined Avaron research team as an Analyst in 2011. Before joining Avaron, Reino was an Audit Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers.

        He holds a M.A. degree in International Business from Estonian Business School.

        Reino is fluent in English and Estonian. His interests are basketball, photography and farm work.

        Piotr Jurga

        Piotr Jurga, CFA

        Senior Analyst

        Experience in Emerging Europe investments since 2008

        Piotr joined Avaron research team as an Equity Analyst in 2008. Previously he was working for Ernst & Young in Warsaw.

        He holds a M.A. degree in Finance and Banking from Koźmiński University in Warsaw. Piotr is a CFA Charterholder.

        Piotr is fluent in Polish and English. His interests are markets, CEE culture & politics, sports.