Andrey Elinson
| Andrey Elinson | |
|---|---|
 Andrey Elinson.jpg Andrey Elinson, businessman and investor | |
| Born | 10 January 1979 |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation |
| 💼 Occupation | CEO Inweasta Former Managing Partner A1, Alfa Group Former Deputy CEO Basic Element (company) |
| Known for | significant contribution to the preparation and conduct of the 2014 Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Sochi |
| 🏅 Awards |  Order of Friendship |
Andrey Elinson is an internationally recognized businessman and investor, noted for his expertise in private equity, strategic business development, and corporate management.[1] Throughout his career, Andrey Elinson has taken on key roles in top-tier Russian and international industrial conglomerates and investment firms.[2] Andrey Elinson was awarded Russia's state awards, including an order and a medal, for his contributions to organizing and executing the 2014 Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Sochi, Russia. Elinson currently oversees Inweasta as its founder and owner, a company with a global reach that operates in various international locations including Dubai, Turkey, Hong Kong, Paris, and Vienna.[3]
Early Life and Education
Born on January 10, 1979, in Moscow, Russia, Andrey Elinson graduated with honors from the Finance Academy under the Government of the Russian Federation, specializing in accountancy and audit.[4]
Career
Elinson began his career at Deloitte CIS in 1997, where he became one of the firm's youngest partners by 2005.[5] His tenure at Basic Element, one of Russia's largest industrial groups, saw him initially serve as the Director of Corporate Governance and Internal Control before advancing to Deputy CEO.[6][7] He supervised investments in various sectors, including aviation, real estate, and energy.
In December 2015, Elinson joined Alfa Group Consortium as Director of Assets Management at CTF Holdings.[8] He served at Alfa Group until March 2018. Later, he became the Managing Director and CEO of A1, a leading European private equity firm and litigation funder, where he focused on strategic business development and corporate management until October 2023.[9][10][11]
Inweasta
Post his tenure at A1, Elinson dedicated himself to his own investment business, Inweasta.[12][13][14] Founded in 2022, Inweasta operates globally with offices in Dubai, Paris, Hong Kong, Vienna, and Istanbul. The firm specializes in investment strategies, cross-border dispute resolution, litigation funding, and distressed asset management.[15] As the founder and CEO of Inweasta, Andrey Elinson oversees the company's global operations, with a commitment to offering reliable client services across multiple sectors.
State Awards for contributions to 2014 Winter Olympics
Elinson was instrumental in the construction of the Sochi Olympic Village and the renovation and modernization of the Sochi International Airport for the 2014 Winter Olympics and Paralympics.[16] His contributions earned him awards from the Russian Federation, including the Order of Friendship and the medal "For the Construction of Transport Facilities".[17][18][19][20]
Board Memberships
Elinson has served on the boards of several notable companies, including X5 Retail Group, ABH Holdings S.A., AlfaStrakhovaniye Group, Alfa-Bank, and the Austrian construction company STRABAG SE.[21] He was a Member of the Supervisory Board of X5 Retail Group from 2016 to 2020.[4]
Certifications and Public Engagements
Elinson holds multiple certifications, including being a Certified Public Accountant (USA), a licensed Russian auditor, and holding a Certificate in Company Direction from the Institute of Directors (UK).[4] He is also active in public speaking and has authored articles on corporate governance and fraud prevention.[22]
Personal Life
Andrey Elinson is married with a daughter. He is fluent in English and Russian, with basic knowledge of French and German. Additionally, he is an enthusiast of triathlon.
References
- ↑ "Andrey Elinson Departs A1 For His Own Investment Venture Inweasta". Yahoo Finance. 2023-10-27. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
- ↑ "Inweasta, led by former A1 executive Andrey Elinson, expands in Dubai". gulfnews.com. 2023-11-20. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
- ↑ "Andrey Elinson's 2024-2034 forecast: Navigating Europe's distressed asset management hotspots". The Scotsman.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Supervisory and Management Boards" (PDF).
- ↑ "Andrey Elinson Leaves A1 to Pursue Other Ventures". Eureporter.
- ↑ "Putin, Russia's wealthy elite tangle over bankrolling Olympics". The Seattle Times. 2014-01-17. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
- ↑ "Andrey Elinson Departs A1 For His Own Investment Venture Inweasta". www.digitaljournal.com. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
- ↑ None. "Andrey Elinson's forecast: Middle East's DAM hotspots in 2024-2034". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
- ↑ "Andrey Elinson Departs A1 For His Own Investment Venture Inweasta". www.digitaljournal.com. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
- ↑ "Russia's A1 to sell 49% of Russian Standard Bank once legal battle over - CEO". Reuters.
- ↑ "Singapore Branch of Andrey Elinson's Firm Inweasta Reports 43% Increase in Total Assets Under Management for 2023". www.ibtimes.sg. 2023-12-29. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
- ↑ "Andrey Elinson Departs A1 For His Own Investment Venture Inweasta". Yahoo Finance. 2023-10-27. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
- ↑ "Former A1 Executive Andrey Elinson's Firm, Inweasta, Launches a New Distressed Asset Investigations Practice". AP News. 2023-11-23. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
- ↑ "Russia/UAE : Former Alpha Group exec rewarded by the Kremlin launches asset tracking business from Dubai - 09/01/2024". Intelligence Online. 2024-01-09. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
- ↑ Kong, Dimsumdaily Hong (2024-01-03). "Andrey Elinson, founder of Inweasta firm operating in Hong Kong, on leveraging AI in asset management". Dimsum Daily. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
- ↑ "Russian oligarchs foot most of 2014 Sochi Olympics". AP News. 2013-05-20. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
- ↑ "24 декабря Министр транспорта РФ Максим Соколов и Министр строительства и жилищно-коммунального хозяйства РФ Михаил Мень вручили государственные награды за вклад в подготовку и проведение XXII Олимпийских и XI Паралимпийских зимних игр 2014 в городе Сочи". mintrans.gov.ru (in русский). Retrieved 2024-04-02.
- ↑ "Председатель совета директоров "Базэл Аэро" Андрей Елинсон награжден орденом Дружбы // АвиаПорт.Новости". www.aviaport.ru. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
- ↑ "12 ноября Министр транспорта РФ Максим Соколов вручил государственные и ведомственные награды работникам транспорта". mintrans.gov.ru (in русский). Retrieved 2024-04-02.
- ↑ "Russia/UAE : Former Alpha Group exec rewarded by the Kremlin launches asset tracking business from Dubai - 09/01/2024". Intelligence Online. 2024-01-09. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
- ↑ "Inweasta, led by former A1 executive Andrey Elinson, expands in Dubai". gulfnews.com. 2023-11-20. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
- ↑ "The Moscow Times". The Moscow Times. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
