When was Vagit Alekperov born?

Vagit Alekperov was born on 1 September 1950 in Baku.

What positions has Vagit Alekperov held?

Positions held by Vagit Alekperov include: CEO of Lukoil (1993–2022).

Where did Vagit Alekperov study?

Vagit Alekperov was educated at Azerbaijan State Oil and Industrial University.

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Vagit Alekperov

Russian businessman

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Vagit Yusufovich Alekperov (Azerbaijani: Vahid Yusifoviç Ələkbərov, Russian: Вагит Юсуфович Алекперов; born 1 September 1950) is a Russian businessman of Azerbaijani origin and an oligarch. He was the president of the oil company Lukoil from 1993 until 2022.

Quick facts

Born: 1 September 1950 wd
Place of birth: Baku wd
Citizenship: Soviet Union, Russia wd
Occupation: entrepreneur, engineer, economist wd
Political party: Communist Party of the Soviet Union wd
Education: Azerbaijan State Oil and Industrial University wd

Positions held wd

CEO of Lukoil (1993–2022)

Awards wd

Order of the Badge of Honour (1986)
Order of Friendship (1995)
Russian government prize for science and technology (1998)
Shohrat Order (2000)
Order of Labour, 1st class (2002)
Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class (2005)
Order of the cavalier of Madara 1st degree (2006)
Dostyk Order of grade II (2010)
Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 3rd class (2010)
Order of the Friendship of Peoples (2010)
Order of Holy Prince Daniel of Moscow 1st class (2010)
Order of Merit of Astrakhan Oblast (2013)
Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class (2014)
Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Gratitude (2017)

About

As of March 2026, according to the Forbes magazine, Alekperov has an estimated net worth of US$29.5 billion, making him the third-wealthiest person in Russia and the eighty-first in the world. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index—dated 24 August 2026—Alekperov is positioned fifth among Russian billionaires and 125th globally, with a net worth of US$21.0 billion. The index records a year-to-date contraction of US$1.63 billion. Alekperov previously owned a 36.8% stake in football club Spartak Moscow. Fellow former Spartak owner Leonid Fedun is Alekperov's close associate. Alekperov also owned superyacht builder Heesen Yachts until 2022.

As part of the international governmental responses to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand have imposed sanctions against Alekperov.

Questions

When was Vagit Alekperov born?: Vagit Alekperov was born on 1 September 1950 in Baku.
What positions has Vagit Alekperov held?: Positions held by Vagit Alekperov include: CEO of Lukoil (1993–2022).
Where did Vagit Alekperov study?: Vagit Alekperov was educated at Azerbaijan State Oil and Industrial University.

Sources

Last updated 31 October 2026 · facts checked 5 November 2026

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