Early Life
Nikita Mishin was born in the Moscow region of Russia in 1971. Details regarding his early life are private. He attended Moscow State University, earning a Master of Arts/Science.
Rise to Success
Mishin co-founded the shipping company Aniko of Marines in 1994, then founded Severstaltrans in 1996 with partners Konstantin Nikolaev and Andrey Filatov. Mishin served as a board member and commercial director of the company, which later became N-Trans. In 2004, Mishin co-founded Globaltrans, which became Russia's largest train operator. The company went public on the London Stock Exchange in 2008. Mishin sold his shares in Global Ports in December 2017, exiting the port business. In January 2024, Mishin sold his stake in Globaltrans.
Key Business Strategies
Mishin and his partners focused on the logistics industry, capitalizing on inefficiencies in the Russian transport system. They facilitated the transport of goods by rail to more efficient ports. Mishin’s strategic moves included the acquisition of Cypriot citizenship and the eventual divestiture of his stakes in Global Ports and Globaltrans, shifting his focus to educational philanthropy.
Philanthropy
Mishin founded the Dar Charity Foundation in 2005, supporting school education and educational projects. The foundation opened the New School in Moscow in 2017 and supports other educational and cultural projects. Mishin’s philanthropic focus is on education, particularly for talented children.