Early Life
Roman Trotsenko was born on September 12, 1970, in Moscow, into a family of medical professionals. He was an active child, and his parents enrolled him in sports and language courses. He studied at the Institute of Asian and African Studies at Moscow State University, specializing in the Japanese economy. Trotsenko also participated in training programs at Yale University and Coimbra University.
Rise to Success
Trotsenko's career began in 1991 as the finance director of the International Medical Exchange. He reportedly earned his first million dollars by age 22. He later became the president of OSJC United Shipbuilding Corporation in 2009, a role he held until 2012. In 2016, his name appeared in the Panama Papers, which revealed offshore financial dealings. He founded Aeon Corporation, a major investment and management company with diverse interests.
Key Business Strategies
Trotsenko's wealth stems from his strategic investments in infrastructure, particularly in the transport and logistics sectors through Aeon Corporation. Aeon's portfolio includes 22 regional airports, the Moscow River Steamship Line, and various river ports. In 2022, he acquired the coal producer Vorkutaugol and RostAgro. Trotsenko was also involved in the founding of Arctic Energy Group LLC, which ventured into the carbon industry. He has also invested in real estate, including the acquisition of the Federation Tower, the tallest residential building in Europe. In December 2023, Trotsenko sold a 69% stake in Aeon Corporation.
Philanthropy
Trotsenko has supported cultural initiatives and has invested in infrastructure for contemporary art, including the Winzavod Contemporary Art Center, which his wife founded.