Biography
Ivan Savvidis, a Greek-Russian businessman with a net worth of $1.7 billion as of December 5, 2025, is primarily known for his diverse business ventures, particularly in the agribusiness sector through Agrocom Group. Savvidis' career began at the Don State Tobacco Factory, where he rose through the ranks to become the General Director. He later built Donskoy Tabak into Russia's largest tobacco company before selling it for $1.6 billion. Beyond agribusiness, Savvidis has invested in media, real estate, and sports, most notably as the owner of the Greek football team PAOK. His philanthropic efforts include supporting Ukrainian refugees and contributing to the restoration of Orthodox shrines.