Maxim Shubarev

Maxim Valerievich Shubarev (born May 25, 1968, Leningrad) is a Russian entrepreneur, chairman of the Board of Directors of the Setl Group holding, and vice president of the Self-Regulatory Organization "Association of Builders of St. Petersburg."

Biography

In 1985, Shubarev graduated from high school and enrolled in the Leningrad Institute of Aircraft Instrument Engineering in the evening department. Between 1986 and 1989, he served in the Soviet Navy. Upon completing his military service, he transferred to the Leningrad Polytechnic Institute and earned his degree in "Economics and Management of Scientific Research and Design" in 1993.

Career

In 1985, Shubarev commenced employment at the NPO "Leninets" as a radio equipment fitter. In 1994, he established the company "Petersburg Real Estate" and assumed the role of its general director. His responsibilities encompassed overseeing the company's the strategic development and control over its operational activities. The initial project undertaken by the company involved completing a residential building that had been frozen since the 90s.

In 1995, Shubarev established the first real estate division within a construction company. By the mid-2000s, the company ranked fifth among developers in St. Petersburg. In 2006, the company was transformed into a holding and was renamed Setl Group, with the "Petersburg Real Estate" name being transferred to the real estate division. Maxim Shubarev became the chairman of the board of directors, holding a 70% ownership stake in the company. Following the establishment of the holding, he redirected the company's development strategy towards acquiring large land plots for quarter development and expanding the land bank through the redevelopment of industrial zones in the city. This strategic adjustment led to an increase in the group's land portfolio by several times, reaching around 161 hectares in 2012, including 40 hectares for ongoing projects. By the end of 2016, the company owned more than 660 hectares, with approximately 116 hectares allocated for construction.

In 2016, the company entered the top three Russian leaders based on the volume of housing delivered. As of January 2017, the structures within Setl Group held the second position in Russia for the volume of housing under construction (over 2 million square meters). Under Maxim Shubarev's leadership, the company experienced a nearly tenfold increase in revenue from 2011 to 2016, rising from 5.8 billion rubles to 59 billion. As of the end of 2022, the revenue amounted to 149 billion rubles. Since 2020, the company has been included in the list of systemically important organizations in the Russian Federation.

Restoration of Historical Heritage

Maxim Shubarev led the company's working groups that participated in the restoration of several cultural heritage sites significant for the city and the country, including the Konstantinovsky Palace, the Mikhailovsky Castle, the Church of the Nativity of John the Baptist.

Shubarev advocates for preserving historical buildings in the center of St. Petersburg and integrating them into modern urban infrastructure. For instance, in 2019, upon his instruction, Setl Group fully restored the lost mansion of the industrialist Félix Chopin on the 25th line of Vasilyevsky Island.

In 2021, the reconstruction of the ropeway workshop with a water tower at the "Red Nail Maker" factory on Vasilievsky Island began. The building will house a modern business center, and a viewing platform is planned to be installed at the location originally intended for the water tower barrel.

Public activities

From 2005 to 2009, Shubarev served as the president of the "North-West Construction-Industrial Complex" Association. Between 2008 and 2015, Shubarev was the president of the self-regulatory organization NP "Association of Builders of St. Petersburg," which was the first construction SRO in the city.

During this period, the main work of the SRO was focused on collaborating with local government bodies to develop and improve laws and regulatory acts regulating construction activities. In 2008, he became a member of the expert council for the development of competition in the construction sector and the industry of construction materials at the Federal Antimonopoly Service of the Russian Federation.

In 2009, he joined the National Association of Builders. Since 2010, he has chaired the Committee for Housing and Civil Construction. As of 2023, he is a member of the Presidium of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of St. Petersburg.

Charity

As of 2017, Shubarev participated in projects of the charitable Center for Special Programs, providing targeted assistance to families of deceased law enforcement officers and veterans. Upon Shubarev's initiative, Setl Group annually donates funds to charitable purposes, with the total amount reaching 1.9 billion rubles from 2014 to 2023. Among the charitable projects supported by the group under Maxim Shubarev's leadership are the all-Russian charitable project for children with oncological diseases "Dreams Come True"; the foundation "Help for Homeless Dogs," shelters for animals "Abandoned Angel," "Special Friend"; the all-Russian competition of modern media art "Country of LIGHT"; the charitable project "Printing through Eyes" for people with severe developmental disorders.

Ratings

As of 2023, he ranks 9th in the list of the wealthiest people in St. Petersburg. Delovoy Peterburg estimated his wealth at 94.44 billion rubles.

Awards

• Honorary Builder of Russia (2005)
• Merited Builder of St. Petersburg (2023)
• "Form of Good" Award (2023)

Family

Married, three children.

Hobbies

As of 2017, he was a member of the "St. Petersburg Club of Fishing Enthusiasts".