Professional Activity

Professional Activity

Professional Activity

I’m currently engaged in both passive and active investments in tech development projects and startups, leveraging strategic vision, industry expertise, and a commitment to supporting transformative ideas that shape the future.

A Strong Foundation in the Oil and Gas Sector

Prior to my current role in tech investments, I built a distinguished career in the Oil and Gas industry, where I successfully merged academic achievements with professional expertise. My work contributed to both scientific advancements and operational success in one of the world’s most complex and demanding industries.

• 2004: Diploma in “Economics and Management at an Oil and Gas Enterprise” from the I. M. Gubkin State Academy of Oil and Gas, Moscow.
• 2006: PhD in Technical Sciences, awarded by the Dissertation Council of the Kuban State Technological University, Krasnodar.
• 2009: Advanced Diploma in “Economics and Management at an Oil and Gas Enterprise” from Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas.
• 2010: Executive MBA from the Graduate School of Management, St. Petersburg State University.
• 2011: MBA in “International Business in the Oil and Gas Industry” from Moscow State Institute of International Relations.
• 2013: Doctor of Economics, PhD awarded by the Dissertation Council of the State University of Management.

Andrey Votinov

Teaching and Scientific Contributions

 My passion for sharing knowledge led me to hold teaching positions in Economics and Management at the Russian State Hydro-Meteorological University, Tuapse Branch. I also contributed as a former member of the Russian Academy of Natural History, where I played a role in advancing scientific discourse.

Leadership Roles in Rosneft Oil Company

My professional career was marked by pivotal roles within Rosneft Oil Company and its subsidiaries. Combining scientific innovation with executive leadership, I delivered significant contributions to the company’s operations and growth.

  • 2013-2014: Vice President for Capital Construction and Member of the Management Board at Rosneft Oil Company.
  • Held managerial and non-executive roles across Rosneft and its subsidiaries, demonstrating a strategic and results-driven leadership style.

This period allowed me to refine my ability to drive large-scale projects, manage capital-intensive ventures, and lead high-performing teams across complex global markets.

Current Focus: Driving Tech Innovation

Today, as a tech investor in the UK, I apply the leadership, analytical, and strategic skills developed throughout my career to identify and support promising technology startups and innovation-driven projects. My investment philosophy centers on:

  • Nurturing talent with growth potential;
  • Supporting projects that leverage cutting-edge technology;
  • Building sustainable and scalable businesses that shape industries for the future.

A Vision for Progress

 With a solid background in economics, management, and science, I remain committed to fostering innovation and empowering emerging businesses in the tech sector. By leveraging my extensive experience, I aim to contribute to the evolution of technology and the creation of impactful solutions that drive economic and social progress.

Currently, I am engaged as both a passive and active investor in tech development projects and startups.

Location: UK

Techn Investor
2009 - 2013
contact@andrey-votinov.com