Evgeny (Eugene) Shvidler
Overview
- Source of Wealth
- Metals, investments
- Industry
- Metals & Mining
- Residence
- London
- Education
- Fordham University (Master of Business Administration)Gubkin Institute of Petrochemicals and Natural Gas (Master of Science)
- Marital Status
- Married
- Children
- 5
Biography
Evgeny Shvidler, who became an American citizen in 1994, is the best friend and a partner of Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich.
His core asset is stake in Russian steelmaker Evraz.
Former Executive chairman of Highland Gold Mining, Shvidler sold his 12% stake in this company in 2020.
Shvidler was born in Moscow, Russia. He got an MBA from Fordham University in 1992 and worked for Deloitte & Touche in New York.
Shvidler, a dual British-American citizen, was sanctioned by the U.K. in March 2022. His two jets were detained by British authorities. He filed the claim in 2023 in London to challenge the sanctions.
About
His 370-foot yacht, Le Grand Bleu, was a gift from Abramovich.
Shvidler was the primary funder for the rebuilding of a Jewish school in England that is now called Beit Shvidler Primary School.