Early Life
Vladimir Sergeyevich Lisin was born on May 7, 1956, in Ivanovo, Soviet Union. He started his career in 1975 as an electrical fitter in a coal mine. His passion for metallurgy led him to study at the Siberian Metallurgic Institute, where he gained valuable knowledge and expertise. He graduated in 1979 with a degree in metallurgical engineering.
Rise to Success
Lisin's career progressed through various roles, including welder foreman, section manager, shop manager, and deputy chief engineer. In 1992, he joined a group of traders, Trans-World Group, who gained control of Russia's steel and aluminum industry. After the partners split in 2000, Lisin obtained a controlling share and became the sole owner of Novolipetsk Steel.
Key Business Strategies
Lisin's key business strategy focused on the steel and transport sectors. He is the chairman and majority shareholder of Novolipetsk Steel (NLMK). He also owns port management company Port One, which has subsidiaries in the Baltic and Black Sea basins. In 2023, he sold one of the largest Russian railway operators, Freight One, to Russian investors.
Philanthropy
Lisin is involved in various philanthropic initiatives, though specific amounts are not readily available in the search results. He is known for his contributions to the Russian Olympic Committee and his support for shooting sports. He also built one of Europe's largest shooting-range complexes.