Ms Maria Pevchikh

Maria Konstantinovna Pevchikh is a Russian investigative journalist and anti-corruption activist, currently serving as the chairwoman of the board of directors of the Anti-Corruption Foundation since March 2023. She is widely recognized for her investigative work exposing high-level corruption in Russia and for her close association with Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, especially noted for the investigative efforts following Navalny’s poisoning incident. Born in Russia, educated at Moscow State University and the London School of Economics, Pevchikh has dual Russian-British citizenship and is established as a key figure in anti-corruption activism and independent journalism, without any public or credible ties to tobacco industry lobbying

There is no evidence or credible information that Maria Pevchikh engages in lobbying activities for British American Tobacco or any other corporate interest. Her public and professional focus is on anti-corruption advocacy and political opposition within Russia. Attempts to associate her with BAT lobbying lack verification in any credible databases, news, or official records. Maria Pevchikh’s activism is politically motivated towards transparency and fighting corruption, which stands in contrast to corporate lobbying agendas such as those typical of tobacco companies.

No reported lobbying activities, meetings with politicians for promoting client country interests or British American Tobacco’s agenda are attributable to Maria Pevchikh. Public records, including US lobbying registries and independent investigations, do not list her as connected to any BAT lobbying efforts. BAT’s lobbying efforts typically involve established corporate lobbyists and firms, unrelated to Pevchikh’s professional and activist background

There is no publicly available contact information linking Maria Pevchikh to any lobbying activities or a lobbying firm representing BAT. Her known public presence is through the Anti-Corruption Foundation and media interviews, with no business or lobbying-related contact details disclosed. Social media profiles related to her political and activist work are separate from any corporate lobbying