A large number of rich people live in Ukraine. During the war, they not only did not lose their fortunes, but also got richer. The richest people in Ukraine are engaged in business and politics, have huge profits. In 2024, the leaders among Ukrainian millionaires were Rinat Akhmetov, Oleksiy Poroshenko, Viktor Pinchuk. Among the rich women, Halyna Gerega stands out, who entered the top ten most influential and wealthy young ladies. Also, women millionaires are Kateryna Kostareva and Filya Zhebrovska.
Rinat Akhmetov
The ranking of the rich is traditionally opened by this businessman, economist, banker, and deputy. Little is known about the oligarch's past. The first entry in the work book appeared in 1995. Then Akhmetov founded Dongorbank and headed it. In 2001, he graduated from Donetsk University. In 2000, he created the SCM company, which owns more than 500 enterprises operating in various industries.
Akhmetov owns assets of Metinvest Holding, DTEK, Ukrtelecom, Portinvest, Lemtrans and Transinvest, SCM, FC Shakhtar, etc. The oligarch employs more than 200 thousand people. His assets are estimated at 5.5 billion dollars.
Victor Pinchuk
A famous oligarch and rich man, born in 1960. By profession - a metallurgical engineer. He worked as a laboratory assistant, cold pipe cutter at the Nizhnyodneprovsk Pipe Rolling Plant. He was an engineer and senior researcher at the State Research and Design Institute of the Pipe Industry. In 1997, he became president of the Interpipe investment group. He was an advisor to the President of Ukraine, a people's deputy. Son-in-law of ex-President of Ukraine Leonid Kuchma. Owns Starlight Media, EastOne Group and the Pinchuk Foundation.
Net worth – $2.1 billion.
Oleksiy Poroshenko
Unexpectedly, the top three richest people are rounded out by the son of the fifth President of Ukraine, Petro Poroshenko, Oleksiy. The 39-year-old man studied at prestigious institutions in Ukraine and abroad. He worked in diplomatic work, was a deputy, and an analyst at a bank. Of course, he also worked for the Roshen company. According to Oleksiy himself, in 2014 he was a volunteer at the front, but under a different name.
Even before the full-scale war, Oleksiy, his children, and his wife left Ukraine and went to London. At the end of 2024, Poroshenko Jr. was recognized as a tax evader, but this does not prevent him from owning a fortune of 1.1 billion hryvnias.
Vlad Yatsenko
Ukrainian billionaires have long welcomed Vlad Yatsenko into their company. He was born in Germany in 1983, and after the collapse of the USSR he moved to Ukraine. In 2000-2006 he studied at the Black Sea National University, studying computer science. In 2010 he moved to London, worked in a well-known bank. Through successful acquaintances and extensive knowledge, in 2015 Yatsenko launched the Revolut project with a partner, which deals with finance and cryptocurrency.
Yatsenko owns assets of $1.1 billion, only slightly behind Oleksiy Poroshenko.
Andriy Verevsky
Representative of agribusiness, with a fortune of 1 billion dollars. Born in 1974 in Poltava. Studied at Poltava Institute, National Agrarian University and Oxford College. Worked at the company "Khlib Ukrainy", "Zernoexport". Since 2004, he has been a co-owner of the Kernel holding. The company produces the most famous brands of sunflower oil in Ukraine: "Chumak", "Schedryy Dar", "Stozhar". He is considered the largest landowner in Ukraine.
He was a deputy of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, an advisor to the Prime Minister.
Oleksandr and Halyna Geregi
These oligarchs are known primarily for owning the chain of stores "Epicenter" and "Nova Liniya", epicentrk.ua, enterprises for the production of ceramic tiles, woodworking. They were born in western Ukraine, led ordinary lives of Soviet citizens (Olexandr is 57 years old, Galina is 65).
In 1991, Oleksandr began selling tiles and plumbing fixtures, and in 1996 he opened his first store. In 2003, he founded the company "Epicenter K".
The couple were and are active politicians. The businessmen's activities are closely connected with state activities. They have a fortune of 897 million dollars.
Oleksiy Shevchenko
Successful Ukrainians often become so because they have significant knowledge of computer technology. Oleksiy Shevchenko is a Ukrainian programmer who, in 2004, together with a partner, launched the MyDropbox company in Toronto. In 2009, he co-founded the Grammarly service, which checked English texts for correct spelling. In 2022, Oleksiy had a fortune of as much as $ 2 billion. In 2024, his budget is 796 million hryvnias.
Maksym Lytvyn
Ukrainian programmer who has long become a millionaire. He studied at the International Christian University, and then in 2004 went to Toronto for an internship. In 2004, he launched the MyDropbox service. In 2009, together with a partner, he founded the Grammarly service. In 20203, he was the seventh richest person in Ukraine. He has a fortune of 769 million dollars.
Ihor Kolomoisky
Perhaps the most famous Ukrainian oligarch. Born in 1963 in Dnipro. Has an engineering education. Has been engaged in business since 1985. Owner of a huge number of enterprises and holdings, former member of the supervisory board of Privatbank, UkrNafta, and the Carpathian Oil Refinery. Politician and corruptionist. Almost constantly lived in Switzerland, returned to Ukraine in 2019.
He was arrested on suspicion of contract killing on May 8, 2024. He has assets worth $561 million.
Serhiy Tigipko
Born in 1960 in Moldova. A metallurgical engineer by profession, candidate of economic sciences, has his own monographs. From 1984 to 1991 he was an active party figure of the Communist Party. In the early 90s he met Leonid Kuchma.
He was the Chairman of the Board of Privatbank, an advisor to President Kuchma, and a Vice Prime Minister in the government of Pavlo Lazarenko. He was the Chairman of the National Bank, and created the TAS financial and industrial group. Politician and MP.
Owns PE "Citytrend-Krok" and PJSC Insurance Company "Industrialna", "Tascombank", Universal Bank. Owns 559 million dollars.
The fortunes of Ukrainians are not very large, but there are many dollar millionaires in Ukraine. Most of them never tell how they achieved such financial success, limiting themselves to general phrases. But many millionaires have been caught in scandals and other unsightly situations. However, this does not prevent them from increasing their wealth from year to year.
