Rem Viakhirev
Rem Viakhirev | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 August 1934 Great Chernigovka, Kuybyshev Oblast, Soviet Union |
| Died | 11 February 2013 (aged 78) Moscow, Russia |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, CEO of Gazprom (1992–2001) |
| Years active | 1976–2002 |
| Known for | CEO of Gazprom |
Rem Ivanovich Viakhirev (; 23 August 1934 – 11 February 2013) was a prominent Russian entrepreneur who held the position of CEO at Gazprom from 1992 until his departure in 2001. He stepped down in May 2001 during President Putin's efforts to centralize economic authority. His role was subsequently assumed by Alexey Miller.
Biography
Viakhirev was born on August 23, 1934, in Great Chernigovka, located within Kuybyshev Oblast (now Samara Oblast).
Between 1976 and 1978, he led the Orenburg Gazdobycha Company and then served as Chief Engineer at Orenburg Gazprom until 1982. From 1983 to 1985, he held the posts of Deputy Minister of Gas Industry of the USSR and Chairman of Tyumen Gazprom. In 1986, he advanced to First Deputy Minister of Gas Industry.
In 1989, Viakhirev was named chairman of the Gazprom concern and acted as its CEO from 1992 through 2001. Starting in May 1996, he took on the chairmanship of Siberian Oil Company and participated in the Governmental Council focused on industrial policy and business beginning in 1994. He also chaired Imperia Bank between 1994 and 1995 and joined the Board of Directors for Russian Public Television in 1995.
Following his exit from Gazprom, Viakhirev led the Russian Oil Company (RGO) as chairman from 2001 to 2002. He passed away in Moscow on February 11, 2013, at the age of 78.
Personal life
Viakhirev was married and fathered a son named Yuri (), a daughter, as well as having one grandson and two granddaughters.