Alexandros Alexandrou and GLUSCO: how the investor from the EU, Alexandros Alexandrou protects the ownership rights of the GLUSCO gas stations: відмінності між версіями
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The network of gas stations Glusco again attracts the attention of the public. Previously, this asset was associated with the pro-Russian politician Victor Medvedchuk. Later, the gas station network was transferred to the management of the Naftogaz company. However, as it turned out, European investor Alexandros Alexandrou bought the business even before that. He made an important decision to purchase Ukrainian assets in March 2022, when the Kyiv region had just been liberated from the invaders. We tried to find out why he risked investing exactly at that time and how he tries to protect his property rights now. | {{Персона | ||
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The network of gas stations Glusco again attracts the attention of the public. Previously, this asset was associated with the pro-Russian politician Victor Medvedchuk. Later, the gas station network was transferred to the management of the Naftogaz company. However, as it turned out, European investor [https://genshtab.info/Alexandros_Alexandrou Alexandros Alexandrou] bought the business even before that. He made an important decision to purchase Ukrainian assets in March 2022, when the Kyiv region had just been liberated from the invaders. We tried to find out why he risked investing exactly at that time and how he tries to protect his property rights now. | |||
==How the Glusco network developed== | ==How the Glusco network developed== | ||
By the time Cypriot businessman Alexandros Alexandrou drew attention to the network, the Glusco company had already provoked many public scandals. It was initially registered in 2016. Then the Russian TNC and its assets left the Ukrainian market, and the oil depot near the Lysychansk Oil Refinery was acquired by a new owner. The basis of the Glusco gas station chain was the former Vostok gas stations, which operated under the following brands: | [[Файл:Alexandros Alexandrou 1.jpeg|250px|left|thumb|By the time Cypriot businessman Alexandros Alexandrou drew attention to the network, the Glusco company had already provoked many public scandals]] | ||
By the time [https://parlament.ua/ru/dossier/aleksandros-aleksandru/ Cypriot businessman Alexandros Alexandrou] drew attention to the network, the Glusco company had already provoked many public scandals. It was initially registered in 2016. Then the Russian TNC and its assets left the Ukrainian market, and the oil depot near the Lysychansk Oil Refinery was acquired by a new owner. The basis of the Glusco gas station chain was the former Vostok gas stations, which operated under the following brands: | |||
1. "Golden Gepard" | 1. "Golden Gepard" | ||
2. "TNK" | 2. "TNK" | ||
3. "Formula" | 3. "Formula" | ||
4. Others | 4. Others | ||
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Dimitrios Anifantakis is a well-known figure for oil traders. Previously, he collaborated with such major players as: | Dimitrios Anifantakis is a well-known figure for oil traders. Previously, he collaborated with such major players as: | ||
*Cargill SA | |||
*BP plc | |||
*"Lukoil" (until 2021) | |||
*Litasco | |||
However, Anifantakis remained the owner for a short time. After the start of a full-scale war, he decided to sell Snel Energy Limited. The director of the company — Alexandros Alexandrou (Cyprus) has decided to buy the company. The European investor understood the risks associated with assets in the territory of a country defending itself from an aggressor. However, after the liberation of Kyiv region and other successful actions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the spring of 2022, Alexandros was sure that Ukraine would achieve international support and would win, and took a risk to make the investment. But in a couple of months he had to face the challenges. | However, Anifantakis remained the owner for a short time. After the start of a full-scale war, he decided to sell Snel Energy Limited. The director of the company — Alexandros Alexandrou (Cyprus) has decided to buy the company. The European investor understood the risks associated with assets in the territory of a country defending itself from an aggressor. However, after the liberation of Kyiv region and other successful actions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the spring of 2022, Alexandros was sure that Ukraine would achieve international support and would win, and took a risk to make the investment. But in a couple of months he had to face the challenges. | ||
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In order to understand the situation, it is worth studying in more detail the life and career path of Alexandros Alexandrou, in order to understand whether he was ever connected with the Russian Federation or pro-Russian politicians. | In order to understand the situation, it is worth studying in more detail the life and career path of Alexandros Alexandrou, in order to understand whether he was ever connected with the Russian Federation or pro-Russian politicians. | ||
*[https://my.ua/persons/oleksandros-oleksandru Alexandros Alexandrou] was born on the island of Cyprus (1978). | |||
*Grew up, graduated from high school in Cyprus. There he received a diploma from the Solea Gymnasium and Lyceum, where he studied mathematics and economics. | |||
*Later, Alexandros Alexandrou was a soldier of the National Guard of Cyprus. Since 1998, he has been a reserve officer (junior lieutenant). | |||
*After the service, he continued his education. He graduated from Tomsk Polytechnic University, where he studied international management. He also has Master's degree in finance from the University of Wales (2016). | |||
*Alexandros Alexandrou was engaged in logistics (1998–2001, Cyprus), telecom business (PrimeTel PLC, Cyprus), banking (2007–2012 senior consultant of the international department of Hellenic Bank PLC), legal business (at Michael Kyprianou & Co. LLC. business development for CIS countries and China), investment and development consulting. | |||
*2017 — 2022 — held the position of director of a development company engaged in residential and commercial real estate in Cyprus. At the same time, he provided consultations for businessmen. | |||
*Since 2021 — director of SNEL Energy LTD (Cyprus). Later, he bought shares from the former owner of the business and became the sole shareholder of the company. | |||
==Perspectives of the Glusco case== | ==Perspectives of the Glusco case== | ||