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.

VerifiedLatest source dated 2026-09-22Last reviewed 2026-10-26

Who is Roman Abramovich?

Identity

Full name: Roman Abramovich^{[1, 2]}
Also known as: Roman Arkadyevich Abramovich, Роман Аркадьевич Абрамович
Nationality: Russia; Israel; Portugal (as stated in the UK designation notice of 10 March 2022)
Born: 1966
Status: Active

Selected former roles

Owner, Chelsea Football Club 2003 to 2022-05-30^{[3, 4]}
Governor, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug (Russia) 2000 to 2008-07^{[5, 6]}
Owner (via Millhouse Capital), Sibneft 2005^[7]

Sources

Financial Sanctions Notice – Russia – 10 March 2022Government of Jersey (Jersey Gazette, reproducing UK notice), 2022-03-10, primary source
FORDSTAM LIMITED (04784127) – Persons with significant controlCompanies House, primary source
Roman era ends as Abramovich completes sale of ChelseaKhaleej Times (Reuters), 2022-05-30, secondary source
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich confirms he is selling football club amid Russia invasion of UkraineITV News, 2022-03-02, secondary source
Chelsea owner escapes politicsThe Moscow Times, 2008-07-04, secondary source
Billionaire Abramovich quits as Russia governorHürriyet Daily News (Reuters), 2008-07-03, secondary source
Russia report (Gazprom–Sibneft deal)Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, 2005-09, secondary source

Change history

2026-10-26 Record published.

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