Residence London, England Name Vladimir Makhlai Net worth £1.0 billion | Years active 1953–present Nationality Russian | |
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Alma mater Perm Polytechnic Institute Occupation Former CEO of Togliattiazot | ||
Vladimir N. Makhlai (born June 9, 1937) is a Russian engineer, economist and entrepreneur. He is the core shareholder in the world’s largest ammonia producer Togliattiazot, and managed the company in its various incarnations since 1985, as President and CEO for the final 15 years before retiring in May 2011 and stepping down to be replaced by his son, Sergei Makhlai.
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Career
He started his career in 1953 as a turner’s apprentice in his native town Gubakha, moving up to assistant machinist at Gubakhin Chemical Plant in 1961.
He studied for an undergraduate degree in Chemistry and Technology at Perm Polytechnic Institute from 1961 to 1965.
He moved up through the ranks at Gubakhin Chemical Plant between 1966 and 1973, working, in succession, as a machinist, foreman, mechanic, deputy head of production facility, head of compression facility, head of air separation facility. Makhlai became Deputy Director for capital asset construction in 1973.
He became Chief Executive of Gubakhin Chemical Plant in 1974. He was appointed Director General of Togliattiazot in April 1985. He has been living in London, since 2006. He is married, with two sons. The President’s position was abolished at Togliattiazot in May 2011.
Personal life
His son, Sergei Makhlai, was elected Chairman of TogliattiAzot in 2011.
Education and research
Makhlai graduated from Perm Polytechnic Institute in 1965. He graduated from Production Organizers’ Department at Urals Polytechnic Institute in 1975.
He authored 35 inventions and research articles in his industry, as well as one monograph.
Full Member of the Academy of Quality Control, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Natural Science, Confirmed Member of the International Academy of Business, Doctor Honoris Causa at the Key Industrial Technology Processes and Methods Association.
Awards
Makhlai is the recipient of Soviet and Russian awards and honors.