Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller: Biography, Family, Photo

Alexey Miller is the head of OAO Gazprom and the most expensive Russian manager. He is a member of the Board of Directors of SOGAZ, Gazprombank, NPF Gazfond and OJSC Russian Hippodromes. He has a degree of candidate of economic sciences. He was awarded several state orders. In this article you will be presented with his biography.

Childhood

Alexey Miller (photo below) was born in Leningrad in 1962. A boy grew up in the Nevsky district of the city. Alexey's parents worked at the Research Institute of Radio Electronics at the Ministry of Aviation Industry. Later the enterprise was transformed into an NGO "Leninets". The boy's father died early of cancer, so Masha was engaged in Alesha's upbringing.

At school, Alexey studied perfectly, but did not receive a gold medal. This was due to the fact that in the year of its completion the district quota for medalists was exhausted. Also the boy was on the Komsomol committee. His classmates Miller did not remember something special. He did not make friends with anybody, but he did not give himself offense either. His former classmates were greatly surprised when they learned that the imperceptible and quiet Alexei Miller headed the most successful Russian corporation.

Education

In 1979, he easily passed the entrance exams to the financial and economic university. The young man studied just as well as at school. Alexey specialized in the department of national economy. His teacher was Professor Igor Blekhtsin. He tried to instill in Miller love of chess, but the young man loved football more.

In the institute, Alexei was not particularly special, except for the study itself. With the classmates, the young man had equal relations. Student parties, he did not attend or "twist" stormy novels with fellow students. Miller's only hobby was football. He passionately supported Zenit and never missed a single favorite club game. Alexei was just happy when his beloved team became the USSR champion in 1984. Now it is thanks to his support that Zenit is the most wealthy club in Russia.

Interview with the KGB

The Institute, in which Alexey Miller studied, was supervised by the KGB. A modest young man drew their attention. But, unfortunately, the young man did not pass his first interview. The formal reason was in a state of health. In fact, Miller was denied because of the presence on the paternal line of repressed German relatives. Alexei was very upset, because he almost did not remember his father, and from relatives he only had a last name. But the KGB was irreconcilable and did not change its own decision.

First job

After graduating from high school Alexey Miller got to work in one of his planning departments - "LenNIIproekt". Then Blekhtsin gave him a recommendation, and the young man went on to graduate school, defending his Ph.D. thesis. As in school and university, Alexey did not stand out among his colleagues. Remained as quiet and modest. However, as a junior research fellow joined the "Club of Young Economists". At that time he was headed by Anatoly Chubais, still unknown to anyone. But Miller practically did not perform there. For the most part he listened. Among the speakers were Peter Aven, Mikhail Manevich, Yegor Gaidar, Sergei Ignatiev, Mikhail Dmitriev and Andrei Illarionov. Subsequently, all the lecturers of the club reached considerable heights.

Committee on Economic Reforms

In 1990, restructuring began, which led the country to collapse. All participants and lecturers of the Club of Young Economists had the opportunity to translate their ideas into practice. Some of them moved into business, and some - into politics. Chubais went the last way. Anatoly Borisovich was elected to the Lensovet and became deputy chairman of the executive committee. The chairman was Anatoly Sobchak. He trusted Chubais and allowed him to deal with all economic issues. Within the framework of the Lengorispolkom Anatoly Borisovich organized an economic committee for reforms and put Alexei Kudrin in his head . And the latter, in turn, invited Mikhail Manevich and Alexey Miller to work.

Governing office

In 1991, the Reform Committee was liquidated. This happened due to the fact that Sobchak became mayor and began reformatting the apparatus of the Leningrad City Executive Committee. And in the new structure of this committee there was no place. 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 zone of free enterprise in Leningrad. Kudrin, who we already knew, headed him. Alexey Miller, whose personal life is described below, also expressed a desire to work there, since he oversaw the project on organizing a free economic zone in Leningrad . But Anatoly Chubais had other plans for him. He sent Alexei Borisovich to the Committee for Foreign Economic Relations (KBC), organized by the City Hall. And the future head of Gazprom immediately took over the position of the head of the market conjuncture department.

Take-off of career

In the PIC, Miller's career went uphill. Five years later he was deputy chairman of the Committee for Foreign Economic Cooperation. In part, Alexei Borisovich got this place thanks to his diligence. But the main reason was that Miller liked Vladimir Putin, who then held the post of chairman of the FAC.

Perfect performer

Alexei 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 engaged in his business, was aware of all important matters and never talked too much. In a word, he "did not stick out". Alexey Borisovich helped the St. Petersburg and foreign companies to find each other. At the same time, Miller did not sign important documents and did not take delicate decisions. His name never came up in connection with loud scandals or criminal cases. Alexei Borisovich tried to look like his boss in everything. For example, he, like Vladimir Vladimirovich, did not attend noisy receptions and public events, where Mayor Sobchak was very fond of.

Official duties

In the committee, Alexei Miller, whose nationality interests many because of such, say, not quite Russian surnames, was responsible for the economic zones of Pulkovo, where the companies Gilett and Coca-Cola were located. He also oversaw Parnassus with Baltika. During his time in the FAC, Alexei Borisovich remembered that he brought to Petersburg such foreign banks as "Lyonsky credit" and "Dresden-Bank." And on behalf of Vladimir Vladimirovich, he attracted foreign investments to the North Capital. All issues were solved by Miller quickly and competently. A. Miller represented the interests of the city in joint ventures and oversaw the hotel business - he was on the board of directors of the hotel "Europe".

Loss of position

In 1996, Anatoly Sobchak lost the election and left the post. Putin and his team also had to leave the mayor's office. Vladimir Vladimirovich went to Moscow, where he took the post of deputy manager of affairs of the head of the Russian Federation. And Miller stayed in St. Petersburg, becoming deputy director of the OJSC "Sea Port". At the same time, he did not lose contact with the former chief. When in 1999 Putin headed the government of the Russian Federation, Alexei Borisovich became the director of the OJSC "Baltic Pipeline System".

New Heights

With the arrival of Vladimir Vladimirovich to the post of head of state, Miller had great career prospects. In the middle of 2000, Alexey Borisovich was appointed Deputy Minister of Energy and oversaw the development of international cooperation in the fuel and energy sector. Everyone thought he was training before taking up the minister's seat. But in May 2001, he was headed not by the Ministry of Energy, but by Gazprom. Miller Alexei Borisovich replaced at this post Vyakhirev RI.

Cleaning of personnel

For the management of the gas company, such a decision by the Russian president was a complete surprise. The management of the corporation learned this news only one hour before the next meeting of the board of directors. On it, Alexey Borisovich and presented as the head of the company. In his speech, Miller mentioned that he would adhere to the "continuity" of the policy of Gazprom. But the top managers knew about the early cleaning of Vyakhirevsky personnel. The beginning of A. Miller's work, it should be noted, was rather sluggish, although the market took the news of the change in leadership inspiringly - 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 changed most of the staff, but also turned the treasury of the corporation into an inexhaustible financial source for Kremlin needs. Putin was pleased with the results of his work. The main merit of Alexei Borisovich is that he was able to return to the state a controlling stake in the company, and Gazprom itself returned all the assets that were lost under Vyakhirev RI.

Miller also decided to reorient the corporation to the globalization of business. With him, Gazprom received assets in the oil sector, electricity, brought the share of gas in imports to 40% (deliveries to Europe), and also established contacts with Italian ENI and 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 along the Baltic Sea, bypassing countries that provide gas transit to Europe. 2005 was the date of construction. But due to the fact that the authors of the project did not manage to prepare a long-term business plan, the pipe laying began only in 2010. It was also decided to give the project a new name - "Nord Stream"

In addition, 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 APR. Miller also sold the decision to abolish the state regulation of domestic prices. But criticism of Alexei Borisovich does not subside.

Criticism

The head of Gazprom does not pay any attention to it. Even despite some disagreements with his health (due to problems with the kidneys Aleksei Borisovich was forced to abandon his beloved beer), he is not going to resign. And who will voluntarily leave such a highly paid post.

Nevertheless, attacks on Miller do not cease. So, his project on erecting a skyscraper for Gazprom on the banks of the Neva has been very harshly criticized. If the 396-meter building were erected, it would completely disfigure the entire architectural style of the city. Petersburgers have achieved the cancellation of construction, having expressed to Alexei Borisovich much impartial.

Another direction of criticism was Miller's love of luxury. In 2009, photos of his alleged estate, which is being built on the shore of the Istra Reservoir , were dispersed on the Internet . Ostrozlovy called her "Millergof." The experts modestly ignored the cost of construction. Miller himself categorically denies having anything to do with the manor. In addition, critics have no evidence. However, nothing surprising. As a rule, people of this level are constantly attacked by the yellow press, which ascribes to them all possible conceivable and unthinkable sins and deeds.

Personal life and hobbies

The head of Gazprom Miller Alexei Borisovich does not like to talk about his personal life. It is known that for many years he is in an official marriage. His wife, Irina, is a non-public person. Since the wedding, she has not worked anywhere and has been engaged only in housekeeping. Irina does not like to attend light events, like Alexey Miller. Children also have spouses. More precisely, only one child - son Michael. But in open sources there is no information about him.

From a young age, Alexei Borisovich is fond of football and is a fan of the club "Zenith". Also Miller likes horse riding. In the property of the chairman of "Gazprom" are two thoroughbred stallions. Not alien to Alexei Borisovich and parties, but only in the circle of relatives and relatives, whom he entertains with playing and singing on the guitar.

Over time, Alexei Borisovich's interest in equestrian sport turned into a career. Vladimir Putin in 2012 appointed Miller to the post of the head of JSC "Russian Hippodromes". The main task that was set by the president is the revival of the domestic equestrian sport.

Two rules

There are two rules that are followed in life by Alexey Miller. "Gazprom" he headed only because of their compliance. These rules sound like this: "the boss is always right" and "do not stick out." Here is the secret of the dizzying career of Alexei Borisovich. Despite criticism of Miller, Putin still fully trusts him. This suggests that in the short term the positions of the head of Gazprom are not threatened.

Income

Quite a lot of people are interested in how much Alexey Miller earns? Forbes in 2013 put it on the third place in the rating of the most successful and expensive managers of 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 can not name a real figure, yes, in principle, we do not consider anybody else's money to be anything. Everyone understands that Gazprom is a rich company, and therefore the wages there are much higher than in other industries.