Peter, 34, was born in Moscow to parents of the traditional intelligentsia. Educated at Moscow State University he earned a Master’s degree in international economics and finance from John Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in Washington DC. Speaking Russian, English, German and some Arabic he now says he defines himself as a “global” entrepreneur rather than a Russian or a British one. “I am Russian but the company is registered in Britain”.
He sees an important role in putting businesses in emerging markets together, ironically based in London, which he says should not be seen as a British or even European financial centre but as a global financial centre. “London is frequently seen by Russians through a lens of politics,” he analyses, “while in London you appreciate that it is commerce above all that matters.”
Peter Kaznacheev is a frequent speaker at conferences
