Preliminary assessment
The Chair appoints an association member as a mentor. The mentor meets the applicant and makes a recommendation. A positive recommendation is required for Commission review.
Membership
Admission process, criteria and applicant documents.
NEXUS / IN FOCUS
Your experience has a place here
Explore professional fields, membership requirements and the application process.
What membership offers
Discuss your company’s challenges with peers in strategy, finance, operations and digital transformation.
Use mutual review to examine risks before a joint project and identify questions for further review.
Exchange management practices at meetings and find partners for joint initiatives.
How to propose a challengeWho the association brings together
Membership is open to professionals with demonstrated achievements and a sound business reputation.
Business owners, executives, investors and experts interested in professional dialogue and joint work.
Areas of professional achievement
Under clause 3.1 of the Charter, membership is open to legally competent individuals aged 18 or over with outstanding achievements and an established business reputation in one of the fields below. The Membership Regulations also require recognised expertise.
- Strategic management and corporate leadership
- Business management and entrepreneurship
- Finance and investment
- Operations management and logistics
- Human resource management and organisational development
- Marketing, sales and market development
How to document your achievements
The Commission assesses documented achievements from the past seven years as a whole. Each claimed achievement requires one supporting document appropriate to its type from the list in clause 4.4 of the Membership Regulations.
For example, an appointment order extract can evidence a role, a scanned diploma can evidence an award, and a link or PDF can evidence an article. An employer’s letter can document your personal contribution and project results, and an investor’s confirmation can document fundraising. Documents in languages other than Russian or English must be accompanied by a notarised translation.
Full list of evidence in clause 4.4 of the Membership RegulationsReview process
Commission review
The Chair forms a Commission for each application. It includes at least three experts in the applicant’s field. The Commission assesses the evidence and achievements and records its conclusion in the meeting minutes.
Candidate Member status
Under the Membership Regulations, the Chair decides whether to admit the applicant as a Candidate Member based on the Commission minutes. The probationary period is one year. The Board may shorten it for exceptional achievements.
Full membership
Under the Charter, the Board decides on admission to membership. At the end of probation, the Board considers the mentor’s feedback and the candidate’s participation, then decides whether to grant full membership or end membership.
Documents to review
Send an initial enquiry
The form prepares an email in your mail app. Send documents or sensitive information only after agreeing on a suitable transfer method.
Common questions
Are achievements in one field enough?
Yes. One of the six fields listed in the Charter is sufficient to meet the field requirement. The Commission assesses the full set of documented achievements from the past seven years.
What should I submit with my application?
Submit the prescribed application form, a personal essay on your approach to leadership, professional goals and potential contribution, and evidence for each claimed achievement as listed in clause 4.4 of the Membership Regulations.
Do I need a recommendation for Commission review?
Yes. The Chair appoints a current member as your mentor. The mentor meets with you and makes a recommendation. The Commission reviews the application after a positive recommendation.
How long does the review take?
A Commission is formed for each application. The Charter and Membership Regulations specify no fixed review period.
Who decides on admission?
The Commission assesses the documents and achievements and records its conclusion in the minutes. Based on those minutes, the Chair decides on Candidate Member status. The Board decides on full membership at the end of probation.
How long is probation?
One year. The Board may shorten it for exceptional achievements.
What can Candidate Members do?
Candidate Members can attend association events. Full membership confers the right to vote at the General Meeting and to stand for election to governing bodies.
Can I leave the association?
Yes. Full members may submit a written resignation to the Chair. Candidate Members notify their mentor and the Chair. Previously paid dues are non-refundable when membership ends.