A ndrei Rappoport is a Russian financier and executive with a long and influential career in the country's energy and technology sectors. He was a key member of the management team at RAO UES, the state-controlled electricity monopoly, working closely with its reformist leader, Anatoly Chubais. He played an important role in the massive restructuring and privatization of Russia's power sector in the 2000s.

After his tenure in the energy sector, Rappoport went on to head Skolkovo, Russia's ambitious state-backed project to create a high-tech innovation hub akin to Silicon Valley. He has also been a successful private investor. A significant portion of his wealth comes from his stake in the publicly traded fintech company, Qiwi, a leading provider of payment services in Russia. His career has been marked by his leadership roles in major state-led economic projects and his subsequent success as a private investor.