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Meet the 'Russian James Bond' billionaire behind one of the most luxurious hotel brands in the world
14.07.2024 - 11:44 / insider.com / James Bond
Real estate billionaire Vladislav Doronin has built a hospitality empire beloved by celebrities and the ultrawealthy.
Doronin, 61, is the founder and chairman of OKO Group, a Miami-based real estate development firm, as well as the owner and CEO of Aman — a luxury hospitality brand with high-priced hotels worldwide.
Born in Russia, he moved to Switzerland in his 20s and got his start in business as a commodities trader. He built his real estate empire in Moscow before venturing abroad with the OKO Group in 2015.
He's known for being reluctant to speak to the press at length and has been dubbed "the Russian James Bond" by architect Zaha Hadid, The Wall Street Journal reported. Another peer described him as a "ghost." Still, he captured headlines with a five-year relationship with supermodel Naomi Campbell that ended in 2013.
In April, he told the Journal that Aman Group, which includes 36 hotels and 38 projects in the works, is worth around $4.5 billion.
His property empire includes impressive personal residences. In July, The Real Deal reported that Doronin was the buyer of the $135 million penthouse atop the historic Crown Building where Aman New York is located.
Here's what we know about the billionaire behind resorts like Amangiri, a popular Utah getaway for celebrities and the uber-wealthy.
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