Alexey Miller is the head of Gazprom and the most expensive Russian manager. He is a member of the board of directors of SOGAZ, Gazprombank, NPF Gazfond and OAO Russian Hippodromes. He has a PhD in Economics. He was awarded several state orders. In this article, you will be presented with his biography.
Childhood
Alexey Miller (see photo below) was born in Leningrad in 1962. The boy grew up in the Nevsky district of the city. Alexey's parents worked at the Research Institute of Radio Electronics under the Ministry of Aviation Industry. Later, the enterprise was transformed into NPO Leninets. The boy's father died early from cancer, so Alyosha was raised by his mother.
Alexei studied excellently at school, but did not receive a gold medal. This was due to the fact that in the year of its graduation, the regional quota for medalists was exhausted. Also, the boy was a member of the Komsomol committee. Miller was not remembered by his classmates for something special. He was not friends with anyone, but he did not let himself be offended. His former classmates were very surprised when they learned that the inconspicuous and quiet Alexei Miller headed the most successful Russian corporation.
Education
In 1979, he easily passed the entrance exams to the University of Finance and Economics. The young man studied just as well as at school. Alexey specialized in the Department of National Economy. Professor Igor Blekhtsin became his mentor. He tried to instill in Miller a love of chess, but the young man loved football more.
At the institute, Alexei did not stand out for anything special, except for his studies. With fellow students, the young man had an even relationship. He did not attend student parties and did not "twist" stormy romances with fellow students. Football was Miller's only hobby. He passionately supported Zenit and did not miss a single game of his favorite club. Alexey was just happy when his favorite team became the champion of the USSR in 1984. Now it is thanks to his support that Zenit is the we althiest club in Russia.
Interview at the KGB
The institute where Alexey Miller studied was supervised by KGB officers. A modest young man attracted their attention. But, unfortunately, the young man did not pass the first interview. The formal reason was in a state of he alth. In fact, Miller was refused due to the presence of repressed German relatives on the paternal side. Alexei was very offended, since he almost did not remember his father, and only his surname remained from his relatives. But the KGB was implacable and did not change its own decision.
First job
After graduating from high school, Alexey Miller got a job in one of hisplanning departments - LenNIIproekt. Then Blechtsin gave him a recommendation, and the young man went to graduate school, defending his Ph. D. thesis. As at school and university, Alexei did not stand out among his colleagues. He remained the same quiet and modest. True, as a junior researcher, he joined the Club of Young Economists. At that time, it was headed by the still unknown Anatoly Chubais. But Miller practically did not speak there. For the most part, he listened. Among the speakers were Pyotr Aven, Mikhail Manevich, Yegor Gaidar, Sergei Ignatiev, Mikhail Dmitriev and Andrei Illarionov. Subsequently, all the lecturers of the club reached considerable heights.
Economic Reform Committee
In 1990, perestroika began, which led the country to collapse. All participants and lecturers of the Club of Young Economists had the opportunity to put their ideas into practice. Some of them went into business, and some into politics. Chubais followed the last path. Anatoly Borisovich was elected to the Leningrad City Council and became deputy chairman of the executive committee. Anatoly Sobchak was the chairman. He trusted Chubais and allowed him to deal with all economic issues. Within the framework of the Leningrad City Executive Committee, Anatoly Borisovich organized an economic committee on reforms and appointed Alexei Kudrin as its head. And he, in turn, invited Mikhail Manevich and Alexei Miller to work.
Leader position
In 1991, the reform committee was liquidated. This happened due to the fact that Sobchak became mayor and started reformatting the apparatusLeningrad City Executive Committee. And there was no place for this committee in the new structure. Anatoly Chubais continued to advise Sobchak on economic issues. Therefore, it was not difficult for him to organize a new Committee for the management of the free enterprise zone in Leningrad. It was headed by Kudrin, already familiar to us. Alexey Miller, whose personal life is described below, also expressed a desire to work there, since he oversaw a project on organizing a free economic zone in Leningrad. But Anatoly Chubais had other plans for him. He sent Alexei Borisovich to the Committee on Foreign Economic Relations (FEC) organized at the mayor's office. Moreover, the future head of Gazprom immediately took the position of head of the market situation department.
Career takeoff
Miller's career took off in FAC. After 5 years, he was deputy chairman of the Committee on Foreign Economic Cooperation. In part, Alexei Borisovich got this place thanks to his hard work. But the main reason was that Miller liked Vladimir Putin, who then held the post of chairman of the FAC.
Perfect performer
Aleksey Borisovich quickly worked with Vladimir Vladimirovich. After all, he, like Putin, did not like to be in the spotlight. The future head of Gazprom, Alexei Miller, diligently went about his business, was aware of all important matters and never chatted too much. In a word, he "did not stick out." Alexey Borisovich helped St. Petersburg and foreign companies to find each other. At the same time, Miller did not sign important documents and did not make delicate decisions. His name never came up in connectionwith high-profile scandals or criminal cases. Alexey Borisovich tried to resemble his boss in everything. For example, he, like Vladimir Vladimirovich, did not attend noisy receptions and public events, which Mayor Sobchak was very fond of.
Job Responsibilities
In the committee, Alexey Miller, whose nationality is of interest to many because of such, say, not quite a Russian surname, was responsible for the Pulkovo economic zones, where the Gillette and Coca-Cola companies were located. He also oversaw Parnassus with B altika. During his work at the KVS, Alexei Borisovich was remembered for the fact that he brought to St. Petersburg such foreign banks as Lyons Credit and Dresdener Bank. And on behalf of Vladimir Vladimirovich, he attracted foreign investment to the Northern capital. All issues were resolved by Miller quickly and competently. A. Miller represented the interests of the city in joint ventures and oversaw the hotel business - he was a member of the board of directors of the Europe Hotel.
Loss of position
In 1996, Anatoly Sobchak lost the election and left office. Putin and his team were also forced to leave the mayor's office. Vladimir Vladimirovich left for Moscow, where he took the post of deputy head of the affairs of the head of the Russian Federation. But Miller remained in St. Petersburg, becoming deputy director of Sea Port OJSC. However, he did not lose contact with the former boss. When Putin became head of the Russian government in 1999, Alexei Borisovich became director of the B altic Pipeline System OJSC.
New Heights
With the advent of Vladimir Vladimirovich to the post of head of state, Miller opened up great career prospects. In mid-2000, Alexei Borisovich was appointed Deputy Minister of Energy and oversaw the development of international cooperation in the fuel and energy sector. Everyone thought that he was on probation before taking the chair of the minister. But in May 2001, he headed not the Ministry of Energy, but Gazprom. Miller Alexey Borisovich replaced Vyakhirev R. I.
Frame cleaning
For the management of the gas company, this decision of the President of the Russian Federation came as a complete surprise. The corporation's management learned this news only an hour before the next meeting of the board of directors. On it, Alexei Borisovich was introduced as the head of the company. In his speech, Miller mentioned that he would adhere to the "continuity" of Gazprom's policy. But top managers guessed about the imminent purge of the Vyakhirevsky staff. The start of A. Miller's work, it should be noted, was rather sluggish, although the market took the news about the change of leadership with enthusiasm - investors decided that it was time for reforms. True, they themselves did not begin immediately.
As a result, the chairman of Gazprom, Alexei Miller, not only replaced most of the staff, but also turned the corporation's treasury into an inexhaustible financial source for the Kremlin's needs. Putin was pleased with the results of his work. The main merit of Alexei Borisovich is that he was able to return a controlling stake in the company to the state, and Gazprom itself returned all the assets that were lost under Vyakhirev R. I.
Also, Miller decided to reorient the corporation towards the globalization of business. Under his leadership, Gazprom received assets in the oil sector, the power industry, increased the share of gas in imports to 40% (deliveries to Europe), and also established contacts with the Italian ENI and the German BASF and E. On.
Construction of gas pipelines
Miller was the initiator of the construction of the North European Gas Pipeline. It was planned to conduct it across the B altic Sea, bypassing the countries providing gas transit to Europe. The date of construction was 2005. But due to the fact that the authors of the project could not manage to prepare a long-term business plan, the laying of pipes began only in 2010. It was also decided to give the project a new name - Nord Stream
Besides this, Alexei Borisovich is actively working on laying the South Stream through the Black Sea. A number of contracts were signed for gas supplies to the Asia-Pacific region. Miller also pushed through the decision to abolish state regulation of domestic prices. But criticism of Alexei Borisovich does not subside.
Criticism
The head of Gazprom pays no attention to her. Even despite some he alth problems (due to kidney problems, Alexei Borisovich was forced to give up his favorite beer), he is not going to resign. And who will leave such a highly paid post of their own free will.
Nevertheless, the attacks on Miller continue unabated. So, his project on the construction of a skyscraper for Gazprom on the banks of the Neva was subjected to very harsh criticism. If the 396-meter building wereerected, it would have completely disfigured the entire architectural style of the city. The Petersburgers achieved the cancellation of construction, expressing a lot of impartial things to Alexei Borisovich.
Another line of criticism was Miller's love of luxury. In 2009, photographs of his proposed estate, which is being built on the banks of the Istra reservoir, circulated on the Internet. Wits called her "Millerhof". The experts modestly kept silent about the cost of construction. Miller himself categorically denies that he has anything to do with the estate. Besides, the critics have no proof. However, nothing surprising. As a rule, people of this level are constantly attacked by the yellow press, which ascribes to them all sorts of conceivable and unthinkable sins and deeds.
Personal life and hobbies
The head of Gazprom Alexey Borisovich Miller does not like to talk about his personal life. It is known that for many years he has been officially married. His wife named Irina is a non-public person. Since the wedding, she did not work anywhere and was engaged only in housekeeping. Irina does not like to attend social events, like Alexey Miller. The spouses also have children. More precisely, only one child - the son of Michael. But there is no information about him in open sources.
From a young age, Alexei Borisovich is fond of football and is a fan of the Zenit club. Miller also likes equestrian sports. The chairman of Gazprom owns two thoroughbred stallions. Not alien to Alexei Borisovich and parties,but only in the circle of relatives and friends, whom he entertains by playing and singing the guitar.
Over time, Alexei Borisovich's interest in equestrian sports grew into a career. Vladimir Putin in 2012 appointed Miller to the post of head of the Russian Hippodromes OJSC. The main task that was set by the President is the revival of domestic equestrian sport.
Two rules
There are two rules that Alexey Miller adheres to in life. He headed Gazprom only thanks to their observance. These rules sound like this: "the boss is always right" and "keep your head down." Here is the secret of the dizzying career of Alexei Borisovich. Despite criticism of Miller, Putin still trusts him completely. This suggests that nothing threatens the position of the head of Gazprom in the short term.
Income
Quite a few people wonder how much Alexey Miller earns? Forbes in 2013 put him in third place in the ranking of the most successful and expensive managers in the world. According to the magazine, Alexey Miller's income is a very significant amount with numerous zeros. But there is no official data on this matter. Therefore, we are not able to give a real figure, yes, in principle, there is no need for us to count other people's money. Everyone understands that Gazprom is a rich company, and therefore wages there are an order of magnitude higher than in other industries.
