Rem Viakhirev
Rem Viakhirev | |
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Рем Иванович Вяхирев | |
Vyakhirev in 2001 | |
| Born | Rem Ivanovich Viakhirev August 23, 1934 Samara Oblast, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Died | 11 February 2013 (aged 78) Moscow Oblast, Russia |
| Alma mater | The Kuybishev Institute of oil and gas |
| Occupation | CEO of Gazprom (1992–2001) |
| Successor | Alexey Miller |
Rem Ivanovich Viakhirev (or Vyakhirev; Russian: Рем Ива́нович Вя́хирев, IPA: [ˈrɛm ɨˈvanəvʲɪtɕ ˈvʲæxʲɪrʲɪf]; 23 August 1934 – 11 February 2013) was a Russian businessman. From 1992 to 2001, he was chairman of Gazprom. In May 2001, Viakhirev had to resign as chairman during Putin's consolidation of economic power. His successor is Alexey Miller.