Roman Romanov

Roman Romanov
Chairman/Interim Chief Executive

Roman is the son of principal shareholder Vladimir Romanov. He joined the board of Hearts as a non-executive director on February 1st 2005 and was later appointed as chairman and interim chief executive on October 31st 2005.

Roman was educated in Lithuania, the United States and most recently he studied international economics at Moscow state university from 2002-2004.

The 30-year-old previously worked for an investment group in Lithuania and Russia amongst other places.

Sergejus Fedotovas

Sergejus Fedotovas
Non-executive Director

Sergejus was appointed acting chief executive on completion of the transaction which took Vladimir Romanov's shareholding in Hearts to around 29.9% on February 1st 2005, and became a non-executive director following the permanent appointment of Phil Anderton as chief executive.

The 29-year old had been actively involved in this process for a period of about nine months.

Sergejus, who has extensive experience with Ukio Bankas,  will be also taking responsibility for the development of Tynecastle Stadium.

Julija Goncaruk

Julija Goncaruk
Non-executive Director

Lithuanian born Julija Goncaruk was appointed to the board of directors on 18th July 2005.

She earned a diploma in international management from Royal Holloway at the University of London.

The 28 year-old has extensive business experience within Vladimir Romanov's Ubig investment group - particularly in the textile and merchandising industries both in Europe and America.

She has also been involved in the initial development for a new national stadium in Lithuania.

Julija's role will involve her working closely with staff in the commercial and retail departments at the club.