Early Life
Evgeny Markovich Shvidler, known as Eugene Shvidler, was born on March 23, 1964, in Ufa, Russia. He is from a Jewish family. His father was a Soviet geologist. In 1989, he moved to the United States.
Rise to Success
Shvidler partnered with Roman Abramovich in the early 1990s, forming the oil trading outfit Runicom S.A.. They gained control of the oil giant Sibneft in 1995. Shvidler served as Senior Vice President and President of Sibneft from 1998 to 2005, a period during which the company experienced significant growth. His business acumen and partnership with Abramovich were key to his rise in the business world.
Key Business Strategies
Shvidler's strategies involved strategic partnerships and investments, particularly with Roman Abramovich. His role in Sibneft, as well as his investments in Evraz and Highland Gold Mining, demonstrate his focus on metals and mining and his ability to identify lucrative opportunities. His investments in the Château Thénac vineyard indicate a diversification of interests.
Philanthropy
Evgeny Shvidler has contributed to educational philanthropy, most notably as the primary funder for the rebuilding of a Jewish school in England, now called Beit Shvidler Primary School. He also funds Center Beit Shvidler in Moscow, supporting educational causes.
