Early Life
Kostyantin Zhevago was born in Iultin, Russia, on January 7, 1974. He spent his childhood in Ukraine. Zhevago showed an early interest in economics and finance, leading him to pursue higher education in the field. He graduated from Kyiv National Economic University with degrees in accounting and international economic relations and earned a PhD in Economics in 2003.
Rise to Success
Zhevago's career began with the Finance and Credit group, where he held several key positions, including CFO and Chairman. He is best known for his role as the CEO and controlling shareholder of Ferrexpo, a Swiss-based iron ore mining company with operations in Ukraine. A pivotal moment in his career was taking Ferrexpo public on the London Stock Exchange in 2007, making him the first Eastern European to achieve this.
Key Business Strategies
Zhevago's business strategies involved significant investments in Ukraine, particularly in Ferrexpo. Under his leadership, Ferrexpo invested billions of dollars in Ukrainian assets. He focused on expanding the company's production capacity and diversifying its market reach. Ferrexpo's success is due to the production of high-grade iron ore pellets, which are a premium product for the steel industry.
Philanthropy
Zhevago is known for his philanthropic activities, supporting various initiatives in Ukraine. He has donated to Ukrainian charities. While the exact amounts vary, his commitment to philanthropy has been a consistent aspect of his career.
