Insights.Vision.Drive.
New Stage Advisory is an international communications agency founded by senior experts in corporate reputation, strategic communications, and investor relations.
We guide clients through defining moments of their growth journey — from market expansion and IPO preparation to stakeholder engagement and risk management. We help companies communicate with clarity and act with confidence in complex markets.
With offices in Tashkent and Zurich and a strong partner network across London, Beijing, Hong Kong, the UAE and India, we deliver global perspective with local insight.
Our Services
New Stage Advisory was created by people who understand what's at stake. We work with leaders who need more than visibility - they need strategy, trust and long-term impact.
We deliver all three.
We deliver all three.
IR AND FINANCIAL COMMUNICATIONS
ESG AND SUSTAINABILITY
- IPO and pre-IPO communications
- IR materials development
- Support of good IR practice and disclosures
- Peer group analysis
- IR site visits
- Tailored ESG strategies and messaging
- Communications around ESG initiatives
- Community and social impact positioning
- Stakeholder dialogue and transparency strategy
- Strategic partnerships development
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY
MEDIA RELATIONS AND VISIBILITY
DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
- Digital communications and online presence strategy
- Internationalization of owned resources
- LinkedIn and executive branding
- Sentiment tracking and analysis
- SERM
CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS
- Strategic positioning and narrative development
- Executive communications
- Thought leadership
- Country and market-entry reputation campaigns
- Events, awards and strategic partnerships
- Media strategy and storytelling
- International and domestic media outreach
- Events and press trips support
- Strategic media placements
- Monitoring and sentiment analysis
- Risks assesement
- Crisis preparedness
- Crisis response strategies and rapid messaging
- Communication training and crisis simulation
- Post-crisis positioning and recovery narrative
Global outreach
We help companies build international reputation, drive investor trust, and engage global media.
With core presence in Tashkent and Zurich, and trusted partners in London, Beijing, Dubai, Delhi, Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur - we provide the full suite of services to connect your business with the target market.
With core presence in Tashkent and Zurich, and trusted partners in London, Beijing, Dubai, Delhi, Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur - we provide the full suite of services to connect your business with the target market.
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Managing Partner, Uzbekistan
Victoria Afonina
Victoria is an expert in strategic communications and international positioning, with a focus on emerging markets and Eurasia.
Victoria has led communications projects in mining, energy, infrastructure, and finance sectors - working with both multinational corporations and national champions.
Before founding New Stage Advisory, she served as General Manager at Montfort Eurasia, leading landmark campaigns for Uzbekistan. Her background includes leadership roles at international consultancies, including FTI Consulting and FleishmanHillard.
Victoria has led communications projects in mining, energy, infrastructure, and finance sectors - working with both multinational corporations and national champions.
Before founding New Stage Advisory, she served as General Manager at Montfort Eurasia, leading landmark campaigns for Uzbekistan. Her background includes leadership roles at international consultancies, including FTI Consulting and FleishmanHillard.
Managing Partner, Switzerland
Olga Lundquist
Leadership team
Our leadership team brings over 30 years of combined experience in strategic communications and reputation advisory.
Olga is an expert in global management advisory specializing in strategic and financial communications.
Before founding New Stage Advisory, Olga held executive roles at NW Advisors and FTI Consulting in Zurich and Moscow. She has worked with leading global banks and industrial giants.
Currently, Olga is an Executive MBA candidate at the University of Zurich and holds certificates in Sustainability Strategies and Digital Marketing from Standford University.
Before founding New Stage Advisory, Olga held executive roles at NW Advisors and FTI Consulting in Zurich and Moscow. She has worked with leading global banks and industrial giants.
Currently, Olga is an Executive MBA candidate at the University of Zurich and holds certificates in Sustainability Strategies and Digital Marketing from Standford University.
Contact us
We would be delighted to explore how our tailored solutions can address your unique challenges and help you achieve your strategic objectives. Please reach out for a complimentary consultation to discuss your specific needs.
Tashkent office
+998 91 015 32 28
v.afonina@newstageadvisory.com
v.afonina@newstageadvisory.com
Zurich office
+41 76 505 38 48
o.lundquist@newstageadvisory.com
o.lundquist@newstageadvisory.com
General inquiries
info@newstageadvisory.com