Andrei Guryev & family

Early Life

Andrei Grigoryevich Guryev was born on March 24, 1960, in Lobnya, near Moscow, Russia. He graduated from the Russian State University of Physical Education, Sport, Youth and Tourism in 1983. Guryev also holds degrees from the University of Greenwich (2003), the Russian Government Academy of National Economy (2004), and St. Petersburg National Mineral Resources University (2010).

Rise to Success

Guryev's career began in 1990 at the Menatep Group, where he worked with Mikhail Khodorkovsky. He rose through the ranks and was appointed chairman of Apatit, a subsidiary of Menatep, in 2000. In 2004, he obtained Mikhail Khodorkovsky's half of PhosAgro. Guryev led a management buyout to acquire control of Apatit and PhosAgro. He served as a Member of the Federation Council from 2011 to 2013. Guryev's wealth stems from his involvement in the fertilizer industry, particularly through PhosAgro, one of the world's largest producers of phosphate-based fertilizers.

Key Business Strategies

Guryev's key business strategy involved acquiring and consolidating assets in the fertilizer industry, particularly phosphate-based fertilizers. Under his leadership, PhosAgro expanded its production capacity and strengthened its position in international markets. He focused on long-term growth and environmental stewardship. The Guryev family owns nearly 50% of PhosAgro.

Philanthropy

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