Early Life
Said Mikhailovich Gutseriev was born on April 18, 1988, in Moscow. From the age of eight, he received his education in the United Kingdom, attending Harrow School. He later pursued higher education at the University of Oxford, where he earned a degree in Archaeology and Anthropology, and the University of Plymouth, where he received a Master's in Oil and Gas Management. This blend of humanities and energy sector expertise would later align with his business interests.
Rise to Success
Gutseriev began his career in the financial sector, working at Glencore in London from 2012 to 2014 as an analyst. He then held positions on the boards of large industrial enterprises involved in oil production, refining, and coal mining. He served as the CEO of ForteInvest until 2021. Said has been included in Forbes' list of wealthiest businessmen since 2018. He was an early investor in the Belarusian cryptocurrency exchange Currency.com in 2019.
Key Business Strategies
Gutseriev's business strategy has included investments in retail, technology, and finance. He has been involved with PJSC M.video, SFI Investment Holding, Europlan leasing company, VSK insurance company, and cloud gaming service GFN.RU.
Philanthropy
There is no specific data available on Said Gutseriev's direct philanthropic contributions. However, his father, Mikhail Gutseriev, has been involved in philanthropy.