Early Life and Education
Gleb Gennadievich Fetisov was born on June 5, 1966, in Elektrostal, near Moscow, Russia. He demonstrated academic excellence early in life, graduating with honors from high school. Fetisov pursued higher education at Moscow State University, earning a degree in economics in 1988. He furthered his studies with a master's degree from the Finance Academy and postgraduate and doctoral studies at Moscow State University. He also completed a World Bank educational program in the USA.
Rise to Success and Career Highlights
Fetisov's career began in the financial sector. From 1991 to 1993, he worked as a consultant at Concern ALFA JSC. He held positions at Investbank and Crossinvest JSCB before becoming the financial director of Alfa-Eco in 1995. He later served as the arbitration manager of Achinsk Alumina Plant OJSC. Fetisov's career also includes a significant involvement in politics. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of the Krasnoyarsk Territory (1997-2001) and a member of the Federation Council, representing the Voronezh Region from 2001 to 2009. He also chaired the Green Alliance party from 2012 to 2015.
Key Business Strategies
Fetisov has been engaged in entrepreneurial and investment activities for many years. Fetisov founded Fetisoff Illusion (Europe), a European film production company. He has been involved in numerous international projects in the agricultural and food industries. In 2014, he sold all his business interests, including his stake in Vimpelcom.
Philanthropy
Fetisov is the founder of the Fetisov Charitable Foundation, based in Geneva, Switzerland, and the Fetisov Journalism Awards. The Fetisov Journalism Awards recognize journalists who promote human rights and positive societal impact.
