German Gorbuntsov
German Gorbuntsov | |
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| Born | April 12, 1966 Russia |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, financier |
| Known for | Ownership of HC Spartak Moscow, board memberships at various banks |
German Valeryevich Gorbuntsov (, born 12 April 1966) is a prominent Russian entrepreneur and financier. His professional experience includes board memberships at Inter-Rus, Bank Industrial Credit, InterCredit Bank, VIP Money Transfer, Conversbank-Moscow, and Interprogress.
Biography
In 2006, Gorbuntsov took ownership of the HC Spartak Moscow hockey team and appointed his trusted associate Pyotr Chuvilin as the club's director. Prior to this acquisition, the team was on the verge of dissolution due to financial difficulties but managed to re-enter the premier league by December of the same year. For his efforts in revitalizing Russian sports, he was honored with the “Person of the Year 2007” award and served as chairman of Spartak’s board between 2009 and 2011.
Towards the end of 2008, Gorbuntsov secured nearly an 80% stake in Moldova’s Universalbank and is reported to have obtained Moldovan citizenship during that period.
He was also a co-owner of Capital Commercial Bank and publicly revealed to media outlets a roster of Russian Railways contractors utilizing the bank’s services, many of whom were suspected of involvement in corrupt activities.
On 20 March 2012, Gorbuntsov survived an assassination attempt in central London. According to The Guardian, this attack was connected to the Moscow-based organized crime group Solntsevskaya Bratva. He sustained critical injuries and was placed in an induced coma until 1 April. A criminal case implicating Vladimir Plahotniuc was initiated in Russia regarding this incident; however, Interpol refused to issue an international notice against Plahotniuc, citing concerns over political motivations.