In a rare interview given during an investment conference in London that was dedicated to Ukraine and sponsored by the elder Akhmetov’s Foundation for Effective Governance, Damir Akhmetov admitted that he was recently appointed to the supervisory board of DTEK, the Akhmetov-owned company which holds a dominant position on Ukraine’s lucrative electricity and coal mining sectors.
According to Interfax-Ukraine news agency, when Damir Akhmetov was asked point blank about the appointment, he confirmed the information saying that it was formally made “a few days ago.”
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According to Interfax-Ukraine, Damir Akhmetov went on to say that although he resides in London, he closely follows events in Ukraine and has been acquainting himself with the business of DTEK.
Rinat Akhmetov in 2008 with his younger son Almir. (UNIAN)
Earlier this year, it was revealed in a Financial Times report that Akhmetov is the owner of a penthouse at London’s One Hyde Park, one of the city’s most expensive properties sold at over $200 million.
In a statement issued on Dec. 7, DTEK confirmed Damir Akhmetov’s appointment to the supervisory board was formally made on Nov. 21.
DTEK revealed that Akhmetov’s son graduated in 2010 with a master’s degree from London’s Sir John Cass Business School. In the DTEK statement, Damir Akhmetov was quoted saying that the appointment gives him the opportunity to gain “unique experience” in managing a company and building an effective business.
Damir is the elder of Akhmetov’s two sons. Almir, his younger son, is a teenager.
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