Arkady Volozh
Yandex · Netherlands
Arkady Volozh is the CEO of Yandex (YDEX). Volozh is based in the Netherlands. Earlier roles include positions at Nebius Group. Volozh was born in 1964 in Atyrau and educated at Gubkin University.
Arkady Yuryevich Volozh is a Russian billionaire businessman, technology entrepreneur, computer scientist, investor and philanthropist. His work includes developing search and navigation technology as well as intelligent products and services powered by machine learning. He was the founder of Russian IT giant Yandex and currently is a founder CEO of Nebius Group, and earlier co-founded several IT enterprises, including CompTek, Arkadia, InfiNet and Yandex.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage of Arkady Volozh has focused on Nebius Group's extraordinary revenue growth, with reports highlighting a 684% jump in Q1 and 454% growth in Q2 2026, driven largely by major artificial intelligence infrastructure deals including a landmark agreement with Meta valued at $27 billion. Coverage has also tracked the company's aggressive capacity expansion plans, including securing power for new facilities, as well as Nvidia's 9.3% stake investment in the firm. Additionally, Volozh has drawn media attention for his renunciation of Russian citizenship in early 2026.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- February 11, 1964 · Atyrau
- Citizenship
- Israel, Malta, Russia, Soviet Union
- Education
- Gubkin University
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Arkady Volozh: FAQ
- What company does Arkady Volozh lead?
- Arkady Volozh is CEO of Yandex.
- Where did Arkady Volozh work previously?
- Earlier roles include Nebius Group (CEO).
- Where was Arkady Volozh educated?
- Arkady Volozh studied at Gubkin University.