Early Life
Andrei Anatolyevich Kozitsyn was born in 1960 in Verkhnyaya Pyshma, a city located in the Ural Mountains region of Russia. Growing up in Verkhnyaya Pyshma, Kozitsyn developed a strong connection to the region that would later shape his career and philanthropic endeavors. He holds a Master of Science in Engineering from Ural Polytechnic Institute.
Rise to Success
Kozitsyn's career journey began as a mechanic at Uralelectromed. Through hard work and dedication, he rose through the ranks and eventually served as the General Director of Uralelectromed from 1995 to 2002. In the late 1990s, Kozitsyn co-founded UMMC with his close associate Iskander Makhmudov. UMMC quickly emerged as a leading player in the mining and metallurgical industry, becoming one of the largest copper producers in Russia. Kozitsyn was appointed as the General Director of UMMC in 2002 and played a pivotal role in shaping the company's success. He served as CEO until July 2022. As of 2017, Kozitsyn owned a significant 35% stake in UMMC.
Key Business Strategies
Under Kozitsyn's leadership, UMMC has achieved remarkable growth and success, becoming a global leader in the mining and metallurgical industry. His business ventures also extended beyond UMMC, co-owning various companies in the Ural region with Iskander Makhmudov, spanning diverse industries.
Philanthropy
Kozitsyn is actively involved in philanthropy and community work. He is the president of the charity Children of Russia and of the UMMC basketball club and also supports regional sports. Kozitsyn has been recognized for his philanthropic efforts with several prestigious awards.