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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.

Which entities is Roman Abramovich connected to?
Board statusActive
Board seats3 active and 2 former disclosed relationships with companies and organisations.
CountryRussia
Filings checked26 Oct 2026
Latest filing22 Sep 2026

Identity record: Public Figure Record Verified

Disclosed relationships

EntityRelationshipJurisdictionDatesStatus
EVRAZ PLC1 2Shareholder United Kingdom (England and Wales) · 07784342 Active
Norilsk Nickel1 2Shareholder Russia Active
FORDSTAM LIMITED3 4Beneficial owner United Kingdom (England and Wales) · 04784127 6 Apr 2016 – presentActive
Sibneft (via Millhouse Capital)5Beneficial owner Russia 2005Resigned
Chelsea Football Club (held via Fordstam Limited)6 7Beneficial owner United Kingdom 2003 – 30 May 2022Resigned

Filings and disclosures

  1. PrimaryFinancial Sanctions Notice – Russia – 10 March 2022Government of Jersey (Jersey Gazette, reproducing UK notice) · 10 Mar 2022
  2. PrimaryPress release No 124/26: Judgment in Case T-358/25 Abramovich v CouncilGeneral Court of the EU (CURIA) · 9 Sep 2026
  3. PrimaryFORDSTAM LIMITED (04784127) – Persons with significant controlCompanies House
  4. PrimaryFORDSTAM LIMITED (04784127) – Company overview and officersCompanies House
  5. SecondaryRussia report (Gazprom–Sibneft deal)Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty · Sep 2005
  6. SecondaryRoman era ends as Abramovich completes sale of ChelseaKhaleej Times (Reuters) · 30 May 2022
  7. SecondaryRoman Abramovich warns UK government not to confiscate proceeds from Chelsea saleThe Times (via Yahoo News) · Mar 2026

Register changes

26 Oct 2026 Published after review.

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