Early Life and Education
Igor Arkadyevich Rotenberg was born in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg), Russia, on May 9, 1973. He is the son of Arkady Rotenberg, a billionaire businessman and a close friend of Vladimir Putin. Igor graduated from the Higher School of Privatization and Entrepreneurship in Pushkino, Moscow, in 2002. He furthered his education by earning a PhD in Law in 2005 from the Kaliningrad Law Institute of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia.
Rise to Success
Rotenberg's career began in the early 2000s, where he held positions in the Ministry of Property of Russia and Russian Railways. From 2002 to 2003, he served as the Deputy Head of the Department of Property of the Fuel and Energy Complex. From 2004 to 2005, he was the Vice-President of Russian Railways OJSC. Notably, he was also the chairman of the board of directors of Gazprom Burenie LLC (Burgaz). Igor Rotenberg acquired a 79% share in Gazprom Burenie from his father in 2014. He sold his shares in Gazprom Burenie, as of December 2023.
Key Business Strategies
Rotenberg's business strategies appear to be closely linked to state-linked enterprises. He has been involved in key infrastructure projects and has held stakes in companies that have benefited from government contracts. Rotenberg was a shareholder in the Platon Electronic Toll Collection system. He also owns interests in real estate, including the Aviapark shopping mall in Moscow; however, he sold his stake in the Aviapark shopping and entertainment center in July 2024.
Philanthropy
Philanthropic activities are not extensively documented in available sources, making it difficult to ascertain specific amounts and initiatives.