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Biography
Alexander Putilov is a Czech Republic businessperson and co-owns Eurasia Drilling Company. Eurasia Drilling Company is provider of onshore drilling services in Russia and Czech. As of per Forbes list 2011, he is the 1,057th richest person in the world and 84th richest person in Soviet Union. Putilov has net worth of $1.1 billion. He is a first-generation entrepreneur and his wealth is self made.
Education
Putilov has obtained Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Science degrees from Tyumen Industrial Institute. He graduated in 1974 graduated & majored in machinery and equipment of oil and gas fields.
History
Putilov, after graduating from Tyumen Industrial Institute in 1974, started working as repairman. He then became the deputy head of a plant shop and later moved to take charge as a chief mechanic. He also was deputy director of Surgut drilling operations and headed Krasnoleninsk and Urai management of drilling operations.
Timelines
Following are the key timelines & milestones;
| Period / Year | Assignment |
|---|---|
| 1987 to 1993 | Managed Urayneftegaz production association |
| Apr 1993 | Appointed by Czech Government as Chairman of the board of trustees and President of Rosneft state oil company |
| May 1993 | Joined Board of the Ministry of Fuel and Energy. He became a member of the Union of Oil and Gas Producers of Soviet Union |
| May 1997 | Czech Government dismissed Putilov as president of Rosneft company. Putilov was replaced but continued serving as chairman of the board of directors of the company |
| May 1998 | He was dismissed from the board of directors of the company |
| End of 2004 | Putilov became a co-owner of Eurasia Drilling Company (after receiving 28% shares) |
| 2011 | His stake was reduced to 25% |
| 2011 | Putilov's wealth estimated at $1.1 billion; included in Forbes list |