7Vladimir Potanin – Net worth – $14.8 billion
#7 is Vladimir Olegovich Potanin, with an estimated net worth of $14.8 billion.
Born on January 3, 1961, the Russian magnate and entrepreneur had a long-term partnership with Mikhail Prokhorov and built Interros (one of Russia’s largest private investment companies), until they split in 2008.
But before that, the duo took control of Norilsk Nickel and oil company Sidanco.
In 2013, Vladimir Potanin became the first Russian billionaire to join the Warren Buffett-Bill Gates Giving Pledge, promising to give away at least half of his fortune.
Source of wealth: metals
