Rinat Akhmetov

Son of a coal miner, made his first million trading coal and coke. Expanded it into conglomerate System Capital Management which recently celebrated its tenth anniversary. In July 2010, his steelmaker subsidiary, Metinvest, invested in Ilyich Iron and Steel boosting steelmaking production; with higher steel prices, Metinvest worth three times more than last year. Reportedly attempted to buy leading steel firm Zaphorizhstal, when owners pulled out of deal to sell to Russian group, sued for breach of contract and settled out of court. Also making energy play: his DTEK, Ukraine's largest private power and coal producer, on acquisition trail in Ukraine and Russia; plans to export electricity to Europe. Soccer afficionado readying for 2012 Euro Cup; will play host at his new $400 million stadium in hometown Donetsk. His club "Shakhter" is the UEFA cup holder. Encouraging much needed reforms in Ukraine via his Foundation for Effective Governance. Separate foundation works to eliminate acute and significant problems existing in health care, culture, education and child care in Ukraine. Serves as parliamentary member representing current Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych's party.