German Borisovich Khan is a Ukrainian-Israeli-Russian oligarch and businessman, the self-made billionaire co-founder of the Alfa Group conglomerate, one of Russia's largest private financial and industrial groups. Born in Kyiv, Ukraine, in 1961 to Ukrainian Jewish parents (his father was a metallurgy professor), his early interest was in boxing, which he credits with building confidence.

Khan worked as an apprentice on a shop floor before graduating from the Moscow Institute of Steel and Alloys (MISIS) in 1988, specializing in steel production. His career began with small businesses, including a clothing cooperative (Alexandrina), before he partnered with Mikhail Fridman and Alexey Kuzmichev to build the Alfa Group empire in the chaotic privatization era.

German Khan quickly assumed leadership roles in the Alfa Group, becoming President of Alfa Eco in 1996, the trading arm that focused on export and the oil trade. His most significant acquisition came in 1997 when Alfa bought Tyumen Oil (TNK), transforming him into a major oil magnate. He was instrumental in directing the company's massive resource operations.

The Alfa Group became a dominant force in Russian oil and finance (controlling Alfa-Bank). However, his wealth is now defined by international controversy and sanctions: following the Russo-Ukrainian War, Khan was targeted by U.S., U.K., and EU sanctions due to his close alignment with the Kremlin. He and his partners are involved in complex legal challenges to overturn the sanctions. His career is a testament to the immense profitability and political risk of consolidating post-Soviet energy assets.

German Khan's social impact is structural, stemming from the Alfa Group's role as a massive employer and foundational provider of essential financial and energy services in Russia. His companies contributed significantly to Russia's post-Soviet economic transformation.

His personal philanthropy supports various educational, cultural, and community initiatives, often focused on Jewish causes globally. His career is often cited as a cautionary tale of the immense financial and political risks involved in consolidating resource assets in the post-Soviet era.

German Khan maintains the highly professional, composed style of a Russian oligarch. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored suits. His aesthetic reflects stability and immense financial authority, often blending his executive image with his background in boxing (building self-discipline).

Residing in Moscow and traveling globally (when permitted), his luxury is the immense security and financial power derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to strategic investment, financial governance, and navigating the complex legal and geopolitical challenges of international sanctions.