Dmitry Gerasimenko
Russian businessman
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Dmitry Petrovich Gerasimenko (Russian: Дмитрий Петрович Герасименко; born 29 September 1978) is a Russian businessman, ex-owner of steel company Krasny Oktyabr Closed Joint-Stock Company and of basketball clubs BC Krasny Oktyabr and Pallacanestro Cantù.
Dmitry Gerasimenko | |
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| Born | September 29, 1978 |
| Known for | Owner of Krasny Oktyabr Closed Joint-Stock Company, BC Krasny Oktyabr and Pallacanestro Cantù. |
Biography
Of Ukrainian origin, Gerasimenko became a multimillionaire thanks to steel (actually he owns Krasny Oktyabr Closed Joint-Stock Company, the second largest steelmill in Russia) and gas.[1][2]
In 2012 he founded the club of the same name of the factory, who got a wild card for the VTB United League.[2]
In November 2015 has also acquired 65% of the shares of Pallacanestro Cantù.[1]
In 2016 Gerasimenko was arrested by interpol and charged with fraud.[3]