Bruce Mismore, the CFO of embattled Russian oil producer Yukos, has taken on the role of chief spokesman for the company, revealing the threats and raids on Yukos by the Russian authorities.
With former chief executive Mikhail Khodorkovsky standing trial in Russia, Mismore has taken on responsibility for Yukos’ filing for bankruptcy under US Chapter 11. Although Mismore is aided by his location in Houston, Texas, the move also demonstrates how central the finance function has become, with Chapter 11 the company’s last hope ahead of the sale of unit Yuganskneftegas on Sunday.
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