Graduate of Siberian Metallurgic Institute, majored in Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Foundries.
In 1990 graduated from the Higher School of Commerce with the Foreign Trade Academy.
In 1992 graduated from the Academy of National Economy, majored in Economics and Management. Ph.D., Tech.; Ph.D., Ec.; Professor, Department of Market and Economy Issues, Academy of National Economy under the Government of the Russian Federation. Winner, USSR Council of Ministers prize for Science and Technology. Honorary Metallurgist of the RF. Knight of the Order of Honor.
Started career in 1975 as electrical fitter. Worked at Tulachermet, rising through the ranks from assistant steelmaker to deputy shop manager.
From 1986 worked in Kazakhstan, first as Deputy Chief Engineer, and later Deputy CEO of the Karaganda Steel Plant.
Since 1993 – Member of Boards of Directors of several leading Russian steel companies.
Currently Chief consultant for Rumelco LLC.
Chairman of the Human Resources, Remuneration and Social Policies Committee and Chairman of the Strategic Planning Committee.