Oleg Tinkov

Oleg Tinkov has been Chairman of the Board of Directors of Tinkoff Bank since June 2006.

Before founding Tinkoff Bank in 2006, Mr Tinkov owned and operated a number of successful consumer businesses, including Tinkoff Beer, Tinkoff Restaurants and Daria. As the founding shareholder, Chairman of the Board of Directors and one of the best known Russian entrepreneurs, Mr Tinkov plays an important role in driving Tinkoff Bank’s dynamic strategic vision and fostering a culture of initiative and innovation.

Mr Tinkov studied at the Leningrad Mining Institute, Russia and the University of California, Berkeley, USA.