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What roles did Roman Abramovich hold, and when?

Roman Abramovich

Russian-born businessman, former owner of Chelsea Football Club (2003-2022) and former governor of Russia's Chukotka region, with shareholdings in Evraz and Norilsk Nickel.

Latest source 22 Sep 2026Updated 26 Oct 202642 sources

FormerNow

3 dated roles on record; no current role confirmed.

Identity record: Public Figure Record Verified

Roles, most recent first

  1. 2003 – 30 May 2022
    Owner Chelsea Football Club Former

    Owned Chelsea FC from 2003 until completion of its sale to a consortium led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital on 30 May 2022.1 2

  2. 2000 – Jul 2008
    Governor Chukotka Autonomous Okrug (Russia) Former

    Elected governor in 2000, appointed by President Putin in 2005; resignation accepted by President Medvedev in July 2008.3 4

  3. 2005
    Owner (via Millhouse Capital) Sibneft Former

    Controlled oil company Sibneft; on 28 September 2005 Gazprom agreed to buy over 72% of Sibneft for US$13.1bn.5

Where the dates come from

  1. SecondaryRoman era ends as Abramovich completes sale of ChelseaKhaleej Times (Reuters) · 30 May 2022
  2. SecondaryChelsea owner Roman Abramovich confirms he is selling football club amid Russia invasion of UkraineITV News · 2 Mar 2022
  3. SecondaryChelsea owner escapes politicsThe Moscow Times · 4 Jul 2008
  4. SecondaryBillionaire Abramovich quits as Russia governorHürriyet Daily News (Reuters) · 3 Jul 2008
  5. SecondaryRussia report (Gazprom–Sibneft deal)Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty · Sep 2005

Changes

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