Valentin Zavadnikov, born in April 1963, is a Russian millionaire, married with one daughter. He is a non-executive director of the Beluga Group and was a shareholder, and is the founder of the Skolkovo Moscow School of Management.
In the past, he was a member of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, representing the Saratov Region. He was also a board member of the Unified Energy System of Russia, an electric power company.
Beluga Group
Zavadnikov was associated with the Beluga Group (formerly Synergy Group), one of Russia’s largest liquor companies, known for its Beluga Vodka and Belankaya brands. The company owns six distilleries in Russia and has over 9,000 employees. Zavadnikov owned around 20% of the company’s shares in 2009, but recent reports suggest he no longer owns any shares in the Beluga Group.
Dynamiq Yachts
Zavadnikov was the owner of the 2016 yacht Jetsetter, built by Dynamiq Yachts, a yacht builder based in Monaco with production in Italy. Although some reports suggest Zavadnikov was a co-owner of Dynamiq Yachts, a representative of the company denied this information.
Dynamiq Synergy Sailing
Zavadnikov is the driving force behind the Dynamiq Synergy Sailing team, and a successful regatta sailor who has won many prizes. He is also the founder of The Melges 20 Winter Series, one of the premier winter regattas in Europe, attracting participants from Monaco, Italy, Sweden, Denmark, Poland, Turkey, Russia, and South Africa. Zavadnikov is a member of the Yacht Club de Monaco.
Valentin Zavadnikov Net Worth
Valentin Zavadnikov’s net worth is estimated at $300 million, based on his past shareholding in the Beluga Group and his yacht buying power. However, it is possible that his net worth is much higher. Zavadnikov is also known for his philanthropy, supporting education, healthcare, and cultural initiatives in Russia.
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