Rustem Sulteev
Rustem Sulteev (born 1954) is a Russian businessman and billionaire. He is the co-owner of the TAIF Group, a Russian holding group with a focus in oil, gas and petrochemicals.[1][2] According to Forbes, Sulteev's net worth is estimated at $1.08 billion.[1] He is currently ranked as the 95th richest businessman in Russia.[3]
Early life and education[edit]
Sulteev was born in Kazan and attended the Kazan Institute of Civil Engineering. He graduated in 1976 with a bachelor's degree.[2]
Career[edit]
Sulteev began his career as a construction foreman. In 1983, he made the transition into civil engineering. His first major project involved the construction and maintenance of a factory for the Department of Bread and Baking Industry.[2] The following year, he served as Deputy General Director for the construction of the second Bakery Plant in Kazan.[2]
In 1985, Sulteev became the Deputy Head of the Directorate for Centrogaz. Between 1992 and 1995, he served as Deputy General Director of the Kazan Foreign Trade Research and Production Association.[2]
Sulteev was named First Deputy General Director of TAIF Group in 1995.[2] Together with his partners from the TAIF Group Albert Shigaboutdinov Radik Shaimiev he also own the Kazan bank Avers.[3]
Personal life[edit]
Sulteev is married and has two children. He lives with his wife in Kazan.[1] Sulteev's son, Timur Sultyev, is the deputy general director of commerce for Russian chemical company Kazanorgsintez and is also a member of the TAIF board of directors.[1][4]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "Forbes profile: Rustem Sulteev". Forbes. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f "Taif profile: Alexander Ponomarenko". Forbes. Retrieved 8 February 2018.
- ^ a b "Forbes Russian profile: Rustem Sulteev". Forbes.ru. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
- ^ "Rustem Sulteev". Rucopromat. Retrieved 20 July 2018.