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Igor Kim | |
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| Born | 12 January 1966 |
| Citizenship |  Russia |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Igor Kim (born 12 January 1966 in Ushtobe, Alma-Ata Region, Kazakh SSR) is a Russian businessman and banker who is the major shareholder in ExpoBank (68.6022% stake), Orient Express Bank, D2 Insurance and Expo Capital bank in RUssia, as well 100% of AS ExpoBank in Latvia. Igor Kim also owns the Food Master chain of regional restaurants and approximately 40,000 sq m of commercial real-estate in Novosibirsk. His wealth was estimated by Russian Forbes at USD 460 million in 2013[1]
He is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of ExpoBank and AS ExpoBank[2], and a member of the Board of Directors of Orient Express[3] and D2 Insurance[4].
Biography
Igor Kim was born on 12 January 1966 in Ushtobe in the Alma-Ata Region of the Kazakh SSR[5]. In 1990 he graduated from Novosibirsk State University with a degree in Economic Cybernetics.
After graduating Igor Kim went into business, forming a cooperative based on a Student construction brigade. Later he became a commodities trader, and in 1992 was one of the founders of Russian People's Bank.[1]
Igor Kim has twice featured in the list of wealthiest people compiled by Forbes Russia, in 2009 with $0.4bln and 2011 with $0.5bln[6]
He is married with two children.[6]
Awards
Igor Kim has twice been named Banker of the Year in Russia, in 2003 and 2009.[7] In 2006 he was awarded the Russian National Olympics public award's medal "For Honour and Valour"[8].
References
- ^ a b Elena Zubova: "Acquirer of Banks: Igor Kim as a reflection of the evolution of the banking system" (in Russian). Forbes.ru, 23.10.2013
- ^ Board and management of AS Expobank
- ^ Orient Express Bank management
- ^ Board of Directors of D2 Insurance
- ^ RB.ru: Igor Kim. Biography
- ^ a b Forbes.ru: Igor Kim. Profile
- ^ MDM Bank: "MDM Bank's CEO is Banker of the Year. 2.12.2009
- ^ Federal Press: Igor Kim