Vladimir Sergeevich Lisin is a Russian businessman, the self-made billionaire Chairman and Controlling Shareholder of Novolipetsk Steel (NLMK) (MCX: NLMK), one of Russia's largest steel producers and a major global metallurgy company. His career is rooted in metallurgy, industrial management, and post-Soviet privatization.

Lisin holds a B.S. in Metallurgical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Engineering from the Siberian Metallurgical Institute. His philosophical approach centers on scale, vertical integration (controlling the entire process from raw materials to finished steel), and long-term asset hold in the essential metallurgy and resource sectors.

• Novolipetsk Steel (NLMK) (Chairman & Controlling Shareholder): The core publicly traded asset, a major global manufacturer of steel products (a key player in global construction and manufacturing).
• Industrial Focus: His success is built on scale manufacturing and dominating the domestic and international market for essential steel commodities.
• Academic Background: He holds a Ph.D. in Engineering and a B.S. in Metallurgical Engineering.
• Sports Focus: He is the President of the European Shooting Confederation (ESC) and a major figure in Russian sports (a personal passion).

Vladimir Lisin's strategic genius was his commitment to efficiency and vertical integration. He started his career as a steel worker before acquiring a controlling stake in the Novolipetsk Steel (NLMK) plant during the privatization of the 1990s. His structural contribution is immense: orchestrating the privatization and modernization of NLMK, transforming it from a struggling Soviet-era plant into a world-class integrated steel producer. His focus on cost control ensured its global competitiveness.

He remains Chairman and Controlling Shareholder, guiding the company's continuous expansion and technological modernization. His wealth is secured by the colossal, long-term, stable profitability of the global steel, industrial manufacturing, and resource sectors.

Vladimir Lisin's social impact stems from NLMK's role as a massive industrial employer and provider of essential steel resources globally. His companies significantly contribute to the economy and social stability of the Lipetsk region. His personal philanthropy supports various community and educational initiatives, with a strong focus on sports development (especially shooting sports) and cultural programs.

His personal philanthropy supports various community and educational initiatives.

Vladimir Lisin 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 industrial sector.

Residing in Moscow, Russia, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to corporate governance, strategic investment, and industrial scale.