Rinat Akhmetov
Born on: 21st Sep 66
Born in: Ukraine
Marital status: Married
Occupation: Owner, System Capital Management
Son of a coal miner, Rinat Leonidovych Akhmetov is now Ukraine’s top notch business man standing at 39th position on the Forbes list with net worth of $16 billion. This multi billionaire made his first million trading coal and coke, and later expanded the business in to conglomerate System Capital Management, Ukraine’s leading finance and industrial group. Akhmetov’s business empire spans over the fields of mining, metals, power, telecommunications, banking, real estate, insurance and media, and his proud asset is his Shakhtar Donetsk football club.
Rinet serves as parliamentary member representing current Ukranian President Viktor Yanukovych's party, and at the same time he also dealt with speculations for being involved in crimes and violence. However, there is no evidence that states his engagement in criminal activities, so no charges were filed against him. Akhmetov is the businessmen with powerful political connections, and is known to be the top sponsor of Victor Yanukovych, the candidate for 2004 presidential election.
Self made billionaire Rinet Akhmetov is deeply involved with philanthropy, charities and humanitarian activities that support Ukranian citizens. He founded the Foundation of Effective Governance that supports the long term economic development of Ukraine and works to improve the standard of living of each Ukrarian citizen. He also established The Foundation for Development of Ukraine that works for people by eliminating the root causes of burning social problems.
The organization also cooperates with the government to preserve the national culture and traditions and to finance innovative projects designed to make a cultural breakthrough. Akhmetov donated $29 million to charity in year 2009, making him the top donator, and he’s also a top buyer who owns the world’s most expensive apartment worth of $213 million at One Hyde Park.
