Vladimir Olegovich Potanin ( born 3 January 1961) is a Russian business oligarch.
He acquired his wealth notably through the controversial loans-for-shares program in Russia in the early to mid-1990s.
His long-term business partner was Mikhail Prokhorov until they decided to split in 2007.
Subsequently, they put their mutual assets in a holding company, Folletina Trading, until their asset division was agreed upon.
He has a net worth of US$30.7 billion, making him the 47th richest person in the world
He acquired his wealth notably through the controversial loans-for-shares program in Russia in the early to mid-1990s.
His long-term business partner was Mikhail Prokhorov until they decided to split in 2007.
Subsequently, they put their mutual assets in a holding company, Folletina Trading, until their asset division was agreed upon.
He has a net worth of US$30.7 billion, making him the 47th richest person in the world