Aleksandr Voloshin
Alexander Voloshin | |
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| Born | March 3, 1956 Russia |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, political figure |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Known for | Chairman of the board at RAO UES; Chief of Presidential Administration of Russia |
Alexander Stalyevich Voloshin (; born 3 March 1956) is a Russian businessman and political figure, recognized for his leadership as chairman of the board at RAO UES, the former state-owned electricity company, until its dissolution in 2008 amidst comprehensive reforms in the energy sector. He holds the federal civil service rank of 1st class Active State Councillor of the Russian Federation.
Political activity
Voloshin’s prominent political journey commenced in 1997 when he was appointed assistant to the head of the Russian presidential administration during Boris Yeltsin’s presidency. He progressed to deputy chief between 1998 and 1999, before being promoted to Chief of Presidential Administration from March until December 1999. This position was maintained after Vladimir Putin assumed the role of acting president in December 1999 and was reaffirmed following Putin’s official inauguration.
As a vital member within Putin’s inner circle, Voloshin was distinguished for his sharp intellect and diligent approach. His service concluded with his resignation in October 2003, coinciding with a policy shift away from liberal market reforms and heightened governmental attention on firms such as Yukos Oil Company. Throughout his tenure, he was generally perceived as supportive of business interests.
Following his departure from public office, Voloshin occupied influential roles across leading Russian corporations. He chaired the board at RAO UES from 1999 to 2008, led MMC Norilsk Nickel between 2008 and 2010, and served as chairman at Uralkali from 2010 through 2014. Between 2012 and 2023, he held the position of chairman and independent director at JSC Freight One. Moreover, since 2010 he has been a non-executive director at Yandex, having previously provided consultancy services to the company for two years.
In 2018, Voloshin entered into a strategic partnership as co-owner of American Ethane, joining forces with Konstantin Nikolaev, Mikhail Yuriev, and Andrey Kunatbaev to invest in the United States energy market.