Vladimir Potanin

Vladimir Potanin

Vladimir Potanin (#74)

  • $ 30 B
  • Metals
  • Russia
  • M
  • 65 Years

About Me

Vladimir Potanin acquired a stake in Norilsk Nickel during Russia's privatization in 1995; today he owns just over a third of the company. Potanin served as deputy prime minister under Boris Yeltsin and maintains ties with President Vladimir Putin. Potanin spent $2.5 billion developing Rosa Khutor, a ski resort, snowboard park and freestyle skiing center for the 2014 Olympics; he still has a stake in it. In the spring of 2022, he bought Rosbank from Societe Generale, which stopped business in Russia after the invasion of Ukraine, and 35% of Tinkoff Bank from its founder Oleg Tinkov. Potanin and his Rosbank were sanctioned by U.S. in December 2022. Potanin and his ex-wife continue to battle over assets in UK Court in what could be one of the biggest divorce settlements in history.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Vladimir Potanin’s rise and global influence.

  • #81   Billionaires (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Vladimir Potanin’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $29.7B (February 5, 2026)