Early Life
Alexander Anatolyevich Ponomarenko was born on October 27, 1964, in Belogorsk, Crimea, then part of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic. He attended Simferopol State University, where he earned a degree in Physical Education in 1988. He also served in the army from 1983-1985. As a youth, he was a competitive boxer, winning the junior boxing championship of Ukraine.
Rise to Success
Ponomarenko began his business career in the late 1980s. He started with a perfume factory and building materials enterprise in Crimea with Aleksandr Skorobogatko. They later moved to Moscow and founded the Russian General Bank in 1996. Ponomarenko's career included significant roles in the Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port (NCSP), where he became Chairman in 2004. In 2011, he acquired what is known as Putin's Palace, though he later withdrew from the project. A key milestone was the establishment of TPS Real Estate Holding, focusing on shopping and entertainment centers.
Key Business Strategies
Ponomarenko's business strategy has focused on strategic investments and diversification. Key moves include acquiring shares in cargo companies, which led to controlling stakes in Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port (NCSP). He expanded into aviation through TPS Avia Holding, securing a 68% stake in Sheremetyevo International Airport. His focus on real estate, particularly in prime urban locations, has also been a key strategy.
Philanthropy
Information on Ponomarenko's specific philanthropic initiatives and amounts is limited based on search results. It is known that he is a private person who seeks to protect his family's privacy.