Alexey Rakhmanov

Alexey Rakhmanov is a prominent Russian businessman and the former head of the United Shipbuilding Corporation (OSK), a state-owned enterprise established to consolidate Russia's shipbuilding assets. Under his leadership from 2014 to 2023, OSK aimed to revitalize the domestic shipbuilding industry, which faced significant challenges due to international sanctions and a lack of investment. Rakhmanov's tenure was marked by efforts to increase production capabilities and modernize shipyards, particularly in the context of growing demand for maritime transport in the Arctic region. He has been involved in discussions regarding the procurement of foreign vessels and the potential establishment of a unified framework for such purchases, which reflects the Russian government's strategic interests in bolstering its maritime fleet amid geopolitical tensions.