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Said Gutseriev
Rank #2257
RUSSIA•Fashion & Retail•Retail, investments

Said Gutseriev

Net Worth
$1.815B
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Said Gutseriev, born in 1988, is a Russian-British businessman with a current net worth of $1.8 billion. His primary wealth source is derived from retail and investments. Gutseriev has built a successful career in the energy sector and related ventures, previously holding a CEO position at ForteInvest, part of the Safmar Group. He is a dual citizen of Russia and the UK and has been under UK sanctions since 2022. Educated at Harrow School, the University of Oxford, and the University of Plymouth, he is known for his involvement in various business ventures and his family's prominent standing in Russian business circles.

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The Full Dossier

Early Life

Said Mikhailovich Gutseriev was born on April 18, 1988, in Moscow. From the age of eight, he received his education in the United Kingdom, attending Harrow School. He later pursued higher education at the University of Oxford, where he earned a degree in Archaeology and Anthropology, and the University of Plymouth, where he received a Master's in Oil and Gas Management. This blend of humanities and energy sector expertise would later align with his business interests.

Rise to Success

Gutseriev began his career in the financial sector, working at Glencore in London from 2012 to 2014 as an analyst. He then held positions on the boards of large industrial enterprises involved in oil production, refining, and coal mining. He served as the CEO of ForteInvest until 2021. Said has been included in Forbes' list of wealthiest businessmen since 2018. He was an early investor in the Belarusian cryptocurrency exchange Currency.com in 2019.

Key Business Strategies

Gutseriev's business strategy has included investments in retail, technology, and finance. He has been involved with PJSC M.video, SFI Investment Holding, Europlan leasing company, VSK insurance company, and cloud gaming service GFN.RU.

Philanthropy

There is no specific data available on Said Gutseriev's direct philanthropic contributions. However, his father, Mikhail Gutseriev, has been involved in philanthropy.

Career Timeline

2019

Investor in Currency.com

Became one of the first investors in Belarussian cryptocurrency exchange Currency.com.

2014

CEO of ForteInvest

Served as CEO of Russian oil refinery ForteInvest, part of his father's Safmar Group, until stepping down in 2021.

2012-2014

Analyst at Glencore

Worked as an analyst in the Department of Oil Projects' Structured Financing at Glencore in London.

Philanthropic Impact

N/AUndisclosed

Not Available

Direct philanthropic activities of Said Gutseriev are not available. His father, Mikhail Gutseriev, has been involved in philanthropy.

Net Worth History

In-Depth Analysis

Early Life

Said Mikhailovich Gutseriev was born on April 18, 1988, in Moscow. From the age of eight, he received his education in the United Kingdom, attending Harrow School. He later pursued higher education at the University of Oxford, where he earned a degree in Archaeology and Anthropology, and the University of Plymouth, where he received a Master's in Oil and Gas Management. This blend of humanities and energy sector expertise would later align with his business interests.

Rise to Success

Gutseriev began his career in the financial sector, working at Glencore in London from 2012 to 2014 as an analyst. He then held positions on the boards of large industrial enterprises involved in oil production, refining, and coal mining. He served as the CEO of ForteInvest until 2021. Said has been included in Forbes' list of wealthiest businessmen since 2018. He was an early investor in the Belarusian cryptocurrency exchange Currency.com in 2019.

Key Business Strategies

Gutseriev's business strategy has included investments in retail, technology, and finance. He has been involved with PJSC M.video, SFI Investment Holding, Europlan leasing company, VSK insurance company, and cloud gaming service GFN.RU.

Philanthropy

There is no specific data available on Said Gutseriev's direct philanthropic contributions. However, his father, Mikhail Gutseriev, has been involved in philanthropy.

Data Sources & Methodology

Figures for Said Gutseriev are synthesized from the sources below and cross-checked against our net worth methodology. Estimates may lag market moves; see corrections to report discrepancies.

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