Leonid Mikhelson & family

Leonid Mikhelson & family

Leonid Mikhelson & family (#83)

  • $ 28 B
  • Gas, chemicals
  • Russia
  • M
  • 70 Years

About Me

Leonid Mikhelson is the founder and chairman of natural gas producer Novatek. In 2017 he bought a 17% stake in petrochemical company Sibur from Kirill Shamalov, Putin's reported former son-in-law, increasing his stake to 48%; he now holds just over 30%. In 2021 Sibur merged with TAIF Group, with extensive assets in the Republic of Tatarstan; among TAIF's owners are the sons of Tatarstan's first president. Mikhelson spent more than $470 million turning a power plant across from the Kremlin into a spectacular art space GES-2, which opened in late 2021.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Leonid Mikhelson & family’s rise and global influence.

  • #66   Billionaires (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Leonid Mikhelson & family’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $28.3B (February 5, 2026)