Early Life and Education
Mikhail Shelkov was born in Moscow in 1968. He pursued his higher education at the prestigious Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT), where he earned a degree in molecular and chemical physics in 1991. This academic background laid the foundation for his future strategic approach to business and investments.
Rise to Success
Shelkov began his career in the banking sector, holding key positions at Eurosibbank and RBRD. In 2001, he took the helm of Prominvest investment holding. His most significant career move came between 2012 and 2014 when he, along with partners, acquired a controlling stake in VSMPO-AVISMA. Under Shelkov's leadership, VSMPO-AVISMA has become the world's largest titanium producer for the aerospace industry and a trusted supplier to major companies like Boeing and Airbus.
Key Business Strategies
Shelkov's key strategy revolves around the leadership of VSMPO-AVISMA. He has steered VSMPO-AVISMA to an undisputed leadership position in the global titanium industry, with an emphasis on relationships with aerospace giants. VSMPO-AVISMA encompasses the full technological cycle from raw materials processing to producing finished titanium products.
Philanthropy
Beyond his business success, Shelkov is a dedicated philanthropist. He established the Empathy Charitable Foundation in 2019, which supports education, culture, and science. The foundation has initiatives such as providing financial support to educators, organizing educational programs, and supporting talented students.
