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'''Alexander Nesis''' (born December 19, 1962, [[Leningrad]], [[USSR]]) is the founder |
'''Alexander Nesis''' (born December 19, 1962, [[Leningrad]], [[USSR]]) is the founder and the president of the [[ICT Group (Russia)|ICT Group]], a private equity firm headquartered in [[Moscow]], [[Russia]], which invested mainly in the [[finance]], [[precious metals]] and [[engineering]] sectors. |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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Born in Leningrad in 1962, Nesis studied [[radiochemistry]] at the prestigious Lensovet [[Leningrad Institute of Technology]]. After graduation he worked as master supervisor at the [[Baltic Shipyard|Baltic Shipbuilding Yard]] (the largest and one of the oldest in Russia, est. 1856), which produced a variety of ships including nuclear icebreakers and submarines.<ref name="Job">{{cite web|url=http://www.orielresources.com/nonexecutive_209.asp |title=Alexander Nesis |publisher=Oriel Resources Ltd |accessdate=2012-05-08 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402170618/http://www.orielresources.com/nonexecutive_209.asp |archivedate=2012-04-02 }}</ref><ref name="Baltic">{{cite web|url=http://www.bz.ru/en/about.html|title=Baltiysky Zavod|publisher=Baltiysky Zavod Joint Stock Company|accessdate=2012-05-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120510181548/http://www.bz.ru/en/about.html|archive-date=2012-05-10|url-status=dead}}</ref> In the early 1990s, Nesis left the shipyard to set out as an entrepreneur, opting to work for himself rather than for the state.<ref name="Forbes Russians">{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/finance/lists/75/2004/LIR.jhtml?passListId=75&passYear=2004&passListType=Person&uniqueId=SN3U&datatype=Person|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110628234559/http://www.forbes.com/finance/lists/75/2004/LIR.jhtml?passListId=75&passYear=2004&passListType=Person&uniqueId=SN3U&datatype=Person|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 28, 2011|title= Russia's 100 Richest 2004|work=Forbes|year= 2004|accessdate=2012-05-08}}</ref> |
Born in Leningrad in 1962, Nesis studied [[radiochemistry]] at the prestigious Lensovet [[Leningrad Institute of Technology]]. After graduation he worked as master supervisor at the [[Baltic Shipyard|Baltic Shipbuilding Yard]] (the largest and one of the oldest in Russia, est. 1856), which produced a variety of ships including nuclear icebreakers and submarines.<ref name="Job">{{cite web|url=http://www.orielresources.com/nonexecutive_209.asp |title=Alexander Nesis |publisher=Oriel Resources Ltd |accessdate=2012-05-08 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402170618/http://www.orielresources.com/nonexecutive_209.asp |archivedate=2012-04-02 }}</ref><ref name="Baltic">{{cite web|url=http://www.bz.ru/en/about.html|title=Baltiysky Zavod|publisher=Baltiysky Zavod Joint Stock Company|accessdate=2012-05-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120510181548/http://www.bz.ru/en/about.html|archive-date=2012-05-10|url-status=dead}}</ref> In the early 1990s, Nesis left the shipyard to set out as an entrepreneur, opting to work for himself rather than for the state.<ref name="Forbes Russians">{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/finance/lists/75/2004/LIR.jhtml?passListId=75&passYear=2004&passListType=Person&uniqueId=SN3U&datatype=Person|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110628234559/http://www.forbes.com/finance/lists/75/2004/LIR.jhtml?passListId=75&passYear=2004&passListType=Person&uniqueId=SN3U&datatype=Person|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 28, 2011|title= Russia's 100 Richest 2004|work=Forbes|year= 2004|accessdate=2012-05-08}}</ref> |
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The ICT ('Investments, Construction, Technologies') Group, founded by Nesis in the early 1990s, for years used to be one of the largest privately owned investment and industrial companies in [[Russia]]. It is was headquartered in [[Moscow]] and in [[St. Petersburg]]. It invested in, developed and managed assets in wide range of industries, including the banking and financial industry, metals and [[mining]], precious metal production, heavy engineering, [[logistics]], [[construction]] and development.<ref name="The Telegraph"/> |
The ICT ('Investments, Construction, Technologies') Group, founded by Nesis in the early 1990s, for years used to be one of the largest privately owned investment and industrial companies in [[Russia]]. It is was headquartered in [[Moscow]] and in [[St. Petersburg]]. It invested in, developed and managed assets in wide range of industries, including the banking and financial industry, metals and [[mining]], precious metal production, heavy engineering, [[logistics]], [[construction]] and development.<ref name="The Telegraph"/> |
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The portfolio of assets under the Group's management included such recognized leaders in their respective industries as NOMOS-BANK, Khanty-Mansi Bank, Polymetal and United Wagon Compamy. From 2010 till 2013 the Group also holded large equity stakes in the potash producer Uralkali and Baltic Leasing.<ref name="RBC Daily">{{cite web|url=http://www.rbcdaily.ru/2011/04/20/industry/562949980108028|title=RBC Daily|publisher=RBC Website|accessdate=2012-05-08}}</ref> The group's assets are located primarily in Russia, but it also had interests in Kazakhstan.<ref name="The Telegraph"/> |
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In 2013 following the restructuring of assets a new private investment company ICT Holding Ltd (Cyprus) was founded. At the time of its establishment, its portfolio included key assets and investments projects that had been previously held under the ICT Group umbrella brand. The company focuses on long-term direct investments, mainly in Russia, as well as in developed markets. It prefers mature companies but it has undertaken a few greenfield projects. Alexander Nesis is its largest stakeholder. |
In 2013 following the restructuring of assets a new private investment company ICT Holding Ltd (Cyprus) was founded. At the time of its establishment, its portfolio included key assets and investments projects that had been previously held under the ICT Group umbrella brand. The company focuses on long-term direct investments, mainly in Russia, as well as in developed markets. It prefers mature companies but it has undertaken a few greenfield projects. Alexander Nesis is its largest stakeholder. |
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* Nesis served as chairman of the board of directors at OAO Baltiysky Zavod between 1993 and 1998 and 2002-2005. |
* Nesis served as chairman of the board of directors at OAO Baltiysky Zavod between 1993 and 1998 and 2002-2005. |
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* Acted as general director and a member of the board of directors at Polymetal, 1998–2003. |
* Acted as general director and a member of the board of directors at Polymetal, 1998–2003. |
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* Served as member of the board of directors at OAO Uralkali, 2010–2013. |
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== Wealth == |
== Wealth == |
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As of March 2020, ''[[Forbes Magazine|Forbes]]'' put Nesis's personal wealth at approximately $2.9 billion, putting him at No.50 in its list of billionaires in Russia.<ref name="Forbes 2012"> |
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Revision as of 13:06, 16 March 2022
Alexander Nesis | |
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| Born | Александр Натанович Несис December 19, 1962 (age 62) |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Alma mater | Leningrad Institute of Technology |
| Occupation(s) | Founder and Сo-Owner of ICT Group |
Alexander Nesis (born December 19, 1962, Leningrad, USSR) is the founder and the president of the ICT Group, a private equity firm headquartered in Moscow, Russia, which invested mainly in the finance, precious metals and engineering sectors.
Biography
Born in Leningrad in 1962, Nesis studied radiochemistry at the prestigious Lensovet Leningrad Institute of Technology. After graduation he worked as master supervisor at the Baltic Shipbuilding Yard (the largest and one of the oldest in Russia, est. 1856), which produced a variety of ships including nuclear icebreakers and submarines.[1][2] In the early 1990s, Nesis left the shipyard to set out as an entrepreneur, opting to work for himself rather than for the state.[3]
Together with a small group of business partners, he first concentrated on the production of materials derived from uranium deposits located in the deserts of Uzbekistan.[4] In 1991, the same group of entrepreneurs embarked upon a new venture to invest in the shipbuilding and metals industries.[5] In 1993, their company became known as the ICT Group. In the same year, having made his fortune, Nesis returned to the Baltic Shipbuilding Yards as its controlling shareholder and Head of Board of Directors.
Chairman of the board of directors at OAO Baltiysky Zavod between 1993 and 1998 and 2002-2005.
Acted as general director and a member of the board of directors at Polymetal, 1998–2003.
ICT Group
The ICT ('Investments, Construction, Technologies') Group, founded by Nesis in the early 1990s, for years used to be one of the largest privately owned investment and industrial companies in Russia. It is was headquartered in Moscow and in St. Petersburg. It invested in, developed and managed assets in wide range of industries, including the banking and financial industry, metals and mining, precious metal production, heavy engineering, logistics, construction and development.[4]
The portfolio of assets under the Group's management included such recognized leaders in their respective industries as NOMOS-BANK, Khanty-Mansi Bank, Polymetal and United Wagon Compamy. From 2010 till 2013 the Group also holded large equity stakes in the potash producer Uralkali and Baltic Leasing.[6] The group's assets are located primarily in Russia, but it also had interests in Kazakhstan.[4]
In 2013 following the restructuring of assets a new private investment company ICT Holding Ltd (Cyprus) was founded. At the time of its establishment, its portfolio included key assets and investments projects that had been previously held under the ICT Group umbrella brand. The company focuses on long-term direct investments, mainly in Russia, as well as in developed markets. It prefers mature companies but it has undertaken a few greenfield projects. Alexander Nesis is its largest stakeholder.
Business Approach
Nesis and the ICT preferred business strategy is to set up a project and grow it until it can be run independently. ICT has been described as a kind of incubator, which holds on to investments while they are in the design or technical research stage before spinning them out separately when they have reached a critical mass.[4] In terms of engineering, he places a strong emphasis on the design stage: "If you make a mistake at the design stage, that's very difficult to repair. If you make a mistake at the construction page, it's easier to repair [...] it's very important to find the right technology solution."[7]
Corporate governance roles
- Alexander Nesis is the founder of ICT Group and the largest beneficial owner of ICT Holding Ltd.
- Nesis served as chairman of the board of directors at OAO Baltiysky Zavod between 1993 and 1998 and 2002-2005.
- Acted as general director and a member of the board of directors at Polymetal, 1998–2003.
- Served as member of the board of directors at OAO Uralkali, 2010–2013.
Wealth
As of March 2020, Forbes put Nesis's personal wealth at approximately $2.9 billion, putting him at No.50 in its list of billionaires in Russia.[8]
References
- ^ "Alexander Nesis". Oriel Resources Ltd. Archived from the original on 2012-04-02. Retrieved 2012-05-08.
- ^ "Baltiysky Zavod". Baltiysky Zavod Joint Stock Company. Archived from the original on 2012-05-10. Retrieved 2012-05-08.
- ^ "Russia's 100 Richest 2004". Forbes. 2004. Archived from the original on June 28, 2011. Retrieved 2012-05-08.
- ^ a b c d "Billionaire Alexander Nesis reveals why Polymetal is listing in London". The Daily Telegraph. 2011-07-03. Retrieved 2012-05-08.
- ^ "Forbes - The World's Billionaires". Forbes. 2010-03-03. Retrieved 2012-05-08.
- ^ "RBC Daily". RBC Website. Retrieved 2012-05-08.
- ^ "The unassuming billionaire: MB meets Polymetal founder Alexander Nesis". Metal Bulletin. 2011-07-20. Retrieved 2012-05-08.
- ^ "Forbes - Alexander Nesis Profile". Forbes. 2021. Retrieved 15 March 2022.