Sergey Chemezov
CEO of Rostec, Russia's state-owned defense and technology conglomerate
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Profile
Sergey Chemezov is a Russian businessman and former KGB officer who has led Rostec Corporation since Vladimir Putin appointed him to the role in 2007. The two men developed a close relationship while both were posted in East Germany during the 1980s. Rostec is one of Russia’s largest industrial holding groups, with subsidiaries spanning aviation, electronics, armaments, and military hardware.
Why they matter
As head of Rostec, Chemezov oversees a portfolio of defense enterprises responsible for producing a significant share of Russia’s military equipment, including drone components, electronic warfare systems, and guided munitions that have featured prominently in the Ukraine conflict.
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