Billionaire Profile

Global Rank

#2644

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Boris Rotenberg

CEO, SGM (StroyGazMontazh) group

Real-Time Net Worth

$1.3B

As of December 2025

Age

Source

Construction, pipes, chemicals

Industry

construction-engineering

Citizenship

Biography

Boris Rotenberg, born January 3, 1957, is a prominent Russian businessman with an estimated net worth of $1.3 billion. His wealth stems from his involvement in the construction, pipes, and chemicals industries. Rotenberg's career includes a notable presence in the construction and engineering sector, as co-owner of the SGM Group, the largest construction company for gas pipelines and electrical power supply lines in Russia. He has also been involved in sports, including judo, serving as the vice president of the Russian Judo Federation. His achievements include founding SMP Bank, which operates in 40 Russian cities. He is married and has 5 children. Rotenberg has faced sanctions from the US, UK, and EU due to his close ties with President Vladimir Putin.

Wealth Over Time

Portfolio Holdings

Gazprom Drilling

SMP Bank

In-Depth Profile

Early Life

Boris Romanovich Rotenberg was born on January 3, 1957, in Leningrad, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union (now Saint Petersburg, Russia). He came from a Jewish family and was involved in martial arts, particularly judo, between 1968 and 1978. He trained with Vladimir Putin, winning awards. He holds a Master of Arts/Science from the Leningrad Institute of Physical Culture.

Rise to Success

Rotenberg's career took a significant turn when he became a professional judo trainer in Helsinki in 1992. He returned to St. Petersburg in 1998. In 2001, he co-founded SMP Bank, which has grown into a major financial institution with operations in over 40 Russian cities. Through his close friendship with Vladimir Putin, his company, SMP Bank, became closely aligned with Gazprom.

Key Business Strategies

Rotenberg is the co-owner of the SGM (StroyGazMontazh) group, the largest construction company for gas pipelines and electrical power supply lines in Russia. His company has been involved in major construction projects, including projects for the Sochi Winter Olympics.

Philanthropy

Information on specific philanthropy amounts is not readily available.

Career Milestones

1992

Professional Judo Trainer

Became a professional judo trainer in Helsinki.

2001

Co-founded SMP Bank

Founded SMP Bank, which operates in 40 Russian cities.

2013

President of FC Dynamo Moscow

Served as President of FC Dynamo Moscow until 2015.

2014

Sanctioned by the US

Blacklisted by the United States government following Russia's annexation of Crimea.

2024

President of the Russian Automobile Federation

Elected president of the Russian Automobile Federation

Philanthropy & Social Impact

Unknown

Undisclosed

Information on specific philanthropy amounts is not readily available.

Controversies & Challenges

2014

US Sanctions

Sanctioned by the United States for his role in Moscow's annexation of Crimea.