Vladimir Makhlai
Vladimir Makhlai | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 9, 1937 Gubakha, Perm Region, Russia |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Alma mater | Perm Polytechnic Institute |
| Occupation | Former CEO of Togliattiazot |
| Years active | 1953–present |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | |
Vladimir N. Makhlai (born June 9, 1937) is a Russian engineer, economist and entrepreneur. He is the core shareholder in the world’s largest ammonia producer Togliattiazot,[2] and managed the company in its various incarnations since 1985, as President and CEO for the final 15 years before retiring in May 2011 and stepping down to be replaced by his son, Sergei Makhlai.[3] In July 2019, the Komsomolsky District Court of Togliatti found Vladimir Makhlai and hist son Sergei guilty of large-scale fraud and sentenced them to nine years in prison.[4][5]
Career
He started his career in 1953 as a turner’s apprentice in his native town Gubakha, moving up to assistant machinist at Gubakhin Chemical Plant in 1961.
He studied for an undergraduate degree in Chemistry and Technology at Perm Polytechnic Institute from 1961 to 1965.
He moved up through the ranks at Gubakhin Chemical Plant between 1966 and 1973, working, in succession, as a machinist, foreman, mechanic, deputy head of production facility, head of compression facility, head of air separation facility. Makhlai became Deputy Director for capital asset construction in 1973.
He became Chief Executive of Gubakhin Chemical Plant in 1974. He was appointed Director General of Togliattiazot in April 1985. He has been living in London, since 2006. He is married, with two sons. The President’s position was abolished at Togliattiazot in May 2011.
Personal life
His son, Sergei Makhlai, was elected Chairman of TogliattiAzot in 2011.[6]
Education and research
Makhlai graduated from Perm Polytechnic Institute in 1965. He graduated from Production Organizers’ Department at Urals Polytechnic Institute in 1975.
He authored 35 inventions and research articles in his industry, as well as one monograph.
Full Member of the Academy of Quality Control, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Natural Science, Confirmed Member of the International Academy of Business, Doctor Honoris Causa at the Key Industrial Technology Processes and Methods Association.
Awards
Makhlai is the recipient of Soviet and Russian awards and honors.
- Soviet Medals and Orders:
- Medal For Selfless Labor (1970)
- Order of the Badge of Honor (1975)
- two Order of the Red Banner (1981, 1985)
- Russian non-governmental awards:
- Peter the Great Medal (2000)
- Order of St. Prince Alexander Nevsky (2008)[7]
- Engineer of the Year for Construction and Construction Industry (2001)
- Honorary Citizen of Togliatti (2001)
- Kremlin Grand and Leader of the Russian Chemical Industry (June 2007, while under investigation)[8]
Notes
- ^ a b "Sunday Times Rich List". The Sunday Times. No. page 34. April 26, 2014.
- ^ Александра Терентьева, Елена Мазнева. Меньше аммиака // Ведомости, № 7 (2525), 19 января 2010
- ^ Сергей Глухарёв. "Отошел от дел. Президента ОАО "Тольяттиазот" больше нет". press-volga.ru. Archived from the original on February 10, 2012. Retrieved May 12, 2011.
- ^ "Former Togliattiazot executives sentenced to prison in absentia". RAPSI. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
- ^ "Ex-head of TogliattiAzot convicted in absentia for $1.4 bln embezzlement". TASS. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
- ^ http://www.toaz.ru/eng/about_company/leader/
- ^ "Информационный сервер Тольятти-Новости". www.tltnews.ru.
- ^ "Владимир Махлай стал лауреатом национальной премии «Кремлевский грандъ»".
References
- Владимир Махлай на сайте мэрии Тольятти (in Russian)
- Председатель правления ОАО «Тольяттиазот» Владимир Махлай объявлен в розыск (in Russian)
- Аммиачная война (in Russian)