Early Life and Education
Dmitry Arkadievich Mazepin was born on April 18, 1968, in Minsk, Byelorussian SSR, Soviet Union. He graduated from the Minsk Suvorov Military School in 1985 and served as a military interpreter in Afghanistan between 1986 and 1988. He holds a degree from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO University).
Rise to Success
Mazepin's business career began in the financial sector, followed by executive positions in major Russian companies. He served as CEO of Infistrakh, held positions at Belarusbank, and was Vice President of the oil company TNK. In 2004, he founded Uralchem, consolidating his assets and expanding into the fertilizer industry.
Key Business Strategies
Mazepin's strategy involved acquiring stakes in chemical and fertilizer companies. He formed Uralchem United Chemicals Company to consolidate assets. He acquired a 20% stake in Uralkali, a major potash producer. Uralchem's revenue in 2024 was USD 3.5 billion.
Philanthropy
Mazepin has been involved in philanthropic activities. In 2012, he spent $700,000 on charitable causes, including providing cars for low-income families. He is also the founder of a foundation to help athletes who are barred from competing due to political reasons.