V ictor Pinchuk is a prominent Ukrainian oligarch who made his fortune in the steel and pipe manufacturing industry during the country's turbulent post-Soviet privatization era. He is the founder of Interpipe, one of the world's leading producers of seamless steel pipes, which are used primarily in the oil and gas industry. He has also built a major media empire in Ukraine and is known for being one of the country's most prominent philanthropists and art collectors.

Pinchuk is the son-in-law of Leonid Kuchma, who served as the president of Ukraine from 1994 to 2005, a connection that critics allege helped him to build his business empire. He has since established himself as a major figure on the world stage through his philanthropic activities. He founded the Victor Pinchuk Foundation, which is one of the largest private foundations in Eastern Europe and supports projects in healthcare, education, and the promotion of Ukraine. He also founded the PinchukArtCentre, a major contemporary art museum in Kyiv. His business and assets have been significantly impacted by the ongoing war in Ukraine.