Mechel OAO one of the leading Russian mining and metals companies reports the appointment of Mr Anatoly Chernakov as the acting Chief Executive Officer of Mechel-Energo OOO.

Mr Anatoly Chernakov has worked as deputy chief executive officer and chief engineer until his appointment as Mechel-Energo OOO acting chief executive officer.

Mr Anatoly Merzlyakov, Mechel-Energo OOO previous chief executive officer resigned due to what he cited as family circumstances.

Mr Yevgeny Mikhel Mechel OAO Chief Executive Officer noted that “The year 2011 was quite eventful for Mechel-Energo OOO. Mechel power division is developing, expanding its presence in the regions where we have been working and entering new markets. In 2011 Mechel-Energo got five new subsidiaries and one of the company’s branches became the sole heat supplier for the town of Beloretsk. The company conducted a sweeping repairs campaign and reserved enough fuel. I am sure that the company’s staff will fulfill its chief goal to provide uninterrupted production and supply of electricity and heat to its customers at an appropriately high level.”