Sergey Nikolayevich Galitsky (Arutyunyan) is a Russian businessman, the self-made billionaire Founder and former Executive of Magnit (MCX: MGNT), one of Russia's largest food retail chains. His career is rooted in finance, banking, and retail logistics.

Galitsky holds a B.A. in Economics from Kuban State University. His philosophical approach centers on scale, operational efficiency, and long-term asset hold in the essential food retail sector. He founded Magnit in 1994, recognizing the immense, untapped domestic demand for low-cost, high-volume grocery retail in provincial Russian cities.

• Magnit (Former Founder & CEO): The foundational source of his wealth, the largest food retail chain in Russia (sold his majority stake to VTB Bank in 2018).
• Retail Pioneer: His success is built on scale logistics and dominating the domestic market for affordable groceries (pioneering the discount supermarket model).
• Sports Ownership: He founded and owns FC Krasnodar (a major Russian football club) and its world-class youth academy.
• Investment Strategy: His wealth is now managed through private investment funds (focusing on real estate, sports, and philanthropy).

Sergei Galitsky's strategic genius was his commitment to vertical integration and scale. He founded Magnit in 1994, initially as a chemical wholesale distributor, before pivoting to retail. He built the chain by controlling his own logistics and distribution centers, ensuring lower operating costs than competitors. His structural contribution is immense: pioneering the modern, scale grocery retail model and transforming Russia's food supply chain.

The pinnacle of his financial career was the sale of his majority stake in Magnit to VTB Bank for $2.45 billion in 2018. Following the exit, he dedicated himself to FC Krasnodar and its acclaimed football academy. His wealth is secured by the colossal liquid gains from the Magnit sale and his long-term private investments.

Sergei Galitsky's social impact stems from Magnit's role in providing essential, affordable food and consumer goods to millions of Russian consumers. His investment in the FC Krasnodar Academy provides world-class sports education and training for youth, contributing significantly to sports development in Russia. He actively supports various educational and community initiatives in the Krasnodar region.

His personal philanthropy supports various community and educational initiatives.

Sergei Galitsky maintains the professional, composed style of a corporate executive. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored suits. His aesthetic reflects serious authority and stability, typical of a leader in the global retail sector.

Residing in Krasnodar, Russia, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to investment strategy, sports management, and asset management.