Mikhail Shelkov (#1486)
- $ 3 B
- Titanium
- Russia
- M
- 57 Years
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About Me
Mikhail Shelkov is the former head of the investment division of state-owned Rostec, which controlled military contractors in Russia. Shelkov's former boss Sergey Chemezov, CEO of Rostec, is a member of Putin's inner circle, befriending Russia's president in Germany in the 1980s. From 2012 to 2014, Shelkov and partners bought a controlling stake in VSMPO-AVISMA Corporation from Rostec and Gazprombank. VSMPO-AVISMA is the world's largest titanium producer for the aerospace industry, which once counted Boeing, Airbus and Rolls-Royce as customers; In 2022 they ceased sourcing from the company. In 2022 he bought aluminum factory in the Samara region from Arconic, a former division of Alcoa, stopped operations in Russia, for $230m.
Achievements
Career Highlights
A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Mikhail Shelkov’s rise and global influence.
Wealth Growth
Net Worth Growth Over Time
Tracking Mikhail Shelkov’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.
Current Net Worth: $2.8B
(May 4, 2026)
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