Early Life and Education
Gleb Gennadievich Fetisov was born on June 5, 1966, in Elektrostal, Moscow Region, Russia. He graduated from Moscow State University with a degree in Economics in 1988. Fetisov continued his education, earning a Doctorate from Moscow State University.
Rise to Success
Fetisov began his career in the early 1990s as a consultant. He then held various leading positions in commercial banks and financial companies. His business acumen led him to become a successful investor, with investments as his primary source of wealth. He became the chairman of My Bank group. In 2011, he invested in My Decker Capital, an investment company in Beijing.
Key Business Strategies
Fetisov's investment strategies appear to have focused on identifying and capitalizing on opportunities in various sectors, including telecom. He was involved in Altimo, which had holdings in telecom companies. He also invested in companies in the retail sector, demonstrating a diversified approach to his investment portfolio. He has recently been involved in projects in the agricultural and food industries.
Philanthropy
Fetisov is a philanthropist, having established the Fetisov Charitable Foundation in Geneva, Switzerland. The foundation established the Fetisov Journalism Awards, the largest journalism awards in the world, to recognize outstanding journalists for their work promoting human rights and positive societal impact. Fetisov is also known for his support of various cultural and artistic projects, including film production.