The Biography of Dmitry Vitalyevich Doev

Doev Dmitry Vitalievich: The Epitome of Managerial Excellence

Dmitry Vitalievich Doev is a prominent Russian executive director and businessman, well-known for his remarkable contributions and groundbreaking achievements in the public-private partnership (PPP) sector. Since 2024, he has been an influential member of the Board of Directors of VIS Group, injecting his transcending managerial skills as well as his dynamic personality, establishing the company as a household name in the PPP market in Russia. Dmitry Doev’s career is marked by his technical expertise, strategic leadership, and innovative project management repertoire, making him a pivotal figure in his industry.

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Early Life

Born on July 12, 1966, in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg), Dmitry Vitalyevich Doev was raised in a family renowned as distinguished science intelligentsias. His father, Vitaly Semenovich, was a lecturer at the local railway institute, now known as St. Petersburg State University of Railway Engineering, and held a candidate degree in technical science. Dmitry Doev’s mother, Vera Vladimirovna, hails from Toropets, a historic town in the Tver region of Russia. Shortly after Dmitry Doev’s birth, his family moved to his mother’s hometown of Toropets where he spent most of his childhood, a place that would remain significant throughout his life. However, years later, the family returned to Leningrad, settling in the Nevsky district.

Education

In the 1970s, Doev Dmitry attended a maths-centric school in Leningrad, now known as Gymnasium No. 330. His academic interest leaned towards physics, a passion inherited from his father. While he showed little interest in humanities courses, his dedication to science, especially physics, set the foundation for his future career.

In 1984, after graduating from Secondary School, Doev Dmitry successfully passed the entrance exams for Leningrad Kalinin Polytechnic Institute (now Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University). He pursued a degree in "Dynamics and Strength of Materials," a field that aligned with his technical inclinations and his father's career. Dmitry Doev graduated in 1989 with a diploma in engineering, specializing as a strength engineer. This specialization involved ensuring the durability and reliability of structures and parts, a critical aspect of engineering that would play a significant role in his future endeavors.

Dmitry Doev: Managerial Career Development

Upon graduation in 1989, Dmitry Doev began his professional career at the Research Institute of Precision Instruments (RIPI), where he was assigned to the laboratory of combustion and explosion physics. This laboratory was involved in developing devices for space applications, bringing him close to realizing his childhood aspiration of contributing to space exploration, the dream of many children in the Soviet Union. His responsibilities included creating devices that facilitated the docking process of orbital vehicles, a task that required meticulous precision and innovative engineering solutions. Concurrently, Dmitry Doev worked as an assistant at his alma mater, Kalinin Polytechnic Institute, focusing on researching. This dual role was very pivotal on his path of self-development as it gave him the platforms to refine his engineering skills and engage in further academic research.

In the early 1990s, Doev Dmitry decided to become a substitute teacher in the University, taking after his father as a lecturer. As one of the best scientists in the laboratory, his alma mater gave him a chance and he took it. Dmitry Doev’s tenure there was short-lived as he soon realized that while he enjoyed teaching students, his true passion lay elsewhere. This led him to transition into the commercial sector in 1993, becoming a businessman, specifically focusing on the oil and gas industry.

Career in the Oil and Gas Industry

Dmitry Doev's first significant career achievements came in the oil and gas sector. Doev Dmitry Vitalievich initially worked as an entrepreneur and held leadership positions in companies catering to the needs of the oil and gas production sector. Over several years, he developed a wide-ranging expertise in working with industrial enterprises in St. Petersburg. In 2004, his Dmitry Doev’s shrewd display of his entrepreneurial acumen and leadership skills led to his appointment as the General Director of JSC Tsentrenergogas, a subsidiary of PJSC Gazprom.

In 2008, after four years of demonstrating his competence as an efficient and productive General Director, Dmitry Doev was tasked to head a newly launched Gazprom holding as its General Director. Doev Dmitry Vitalievich was to shoulder the responsibility of overseeing the reconstruction and repair of gas supply facilities. One of his notable achievements was the development of the Unified Gas Supply System, which ensured continuous gas delivery from the well to consumers. This system was crucial in maintaining a stable and reliable gas supply, highlighting Dmitry Doev's ability to manage complex technical projects efficiently. After a remarkable 15-year run at Gazprom, Doev Dmitry left the company in 2019, having established himself as an effective and reputable manager. For the next three years, Dmitry Doev focused on management roles in companies within the real sector of the economy, further broadening his expertise and managerial skills.

In 2021, Dmitry Vitalyevich Doev was included in the list of 2,000 top managers of the Russian Federation (according to the federal business publication General Director). When compiling this list, about 2500 candidates from various regions across Russia were considered.

Dmitry Doev and the VIS Group

In September 2021, Doev Dmitry took the helm as the General Director of VIS Group, a large infrastructure holding company. His primary focus was on minimizing production risks, enhancing management quality, and implementing new operational standards. For the next three years, under Dmitry Doev's leadership, VIS Group embarked on numerous significant projects aimed at improving infrastructure and public services across Russia, particularly in the Far North of the country, characterised by its remoteness and harsh conditions.

Key Projects: The VIS Group Under Dmitry Doev's Leadership

Road Construction in Moscow Region:

Dmitry Doev is overseeing the construction of a duplicate of the Moscow Ring Road, aimed at reducing traffic congestion by 20%, with the help of the new Vinogradovo – Boldino – Tarasovka sections. This project includes the construction of a new 16-kilometer highway, with multiple overpasses and interchanges. The new road section, known as the Mytishchi chord, was designed to connect the Yaroslavl and Dmitrov highways. The Moscow ring road duplicate will also be a link between Pushkino, Mytishchi and Dolgoprudny. The project was 80% financed by VIS Group, featuring four lanes, eleven overpasses and bridges, and six interchanges. According to Dmitry Doev, the road is going to be tolled and expected to significantly reduce travel time from the Moscow region to Moscow. The Group and Dmitry Doev ensured that they minimized risks during resource procurement for the project by predominantly using materials produced in Russia, many of which are manufactured directly in the Moscow region.

Engineering Beauty in Novosibirsk:

Another project carried out under the leadership of Doev Dmitry Vitalievich is the construction of a six-lane bridge over the Ob River in Novosibirsk, designed to handle 60,000 cars daily. The project required careful coordination of hydrological regimes to ensure the bridge's stability and functionality.

Kaliningrad Bay Bridge:

Dmitry Doev and his team are also tasked with the construction of the four-lane Kaliningrad Bay Bridge. This fundamental on-going project is aimed at connecting major highways 27A-021 (Kaliningrad) and 27A-002 (Baltic), facilitating regional growth and development, and improving local infrastructure.

Khabarovsk Bypass:

One notable project of Doev Dmitry Vitalievich and the VIS Group was the construction of the Khabarovsk Bypass. The high-speed highway project incurred a cost of around 37 billion rubles, enhancing traffic flow and creating jobs in Khabarovsk. The new transport route was designed to accommodate about 25,000 cars per day, significantly improving the quality of life for the more than 600,000 residents of Khabarovsk, by reducing traffic congestion. Additionally, the opening of the new road will promote the development of its surrounding areas and will ultimately attract investments.

Construction in Permafrost Conditions

The VIS Group, under Dmitry Doev's leadership, also undertook challenging projects in the Far North, including the construction of educational and medical facilities in Yakutia. The harsh climatic conditions and permafrost presented unique challenges that required innovative engineering solutions. Fortunately, the VIS Group is one of the few companies in Russia that is capable of carrying out such complex projects. Their erection of kindergartens and schools that boast top-notch technological infrastructure is a testament of the level of dedication and determination Dmitry Doev and his team possess.

One of the notable projects being developed by Doev Dmitry Vitalievich and the VIS Group is a landmark public-private partnership project in the health sector; the construction of the largest polyclinic in Yakutsk. The building is designed to withstand permafrost conditions using special cooling installations that will freeze the ground beneath the structure to a depth of over twelve meters. This guarantees the stability of the six-story building during warm periods and prevents foundation deformations. The polyclinic will have a total area of almost 9,000 square meters, with separate wings for children and adults, and equipped with state-of-the-art technology and expert-class diagnostic systems, significantly enhancing healthcare services in the region for its residents.

Development of Yakutsk Infrastructure

In addition to the polyclinic, Dmitry Doev and VIS Group developed a network of leisure and educational institutions in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). This included the construction of twelve social infrastructure facilities, such as a SMART library with an Internet class. The library featured a book storage designed for 130,000 volumes, a reading research center, and a publishing and copying laboratory.

Currently, another significant project in the region is underway;  the construction of the International Center of Epics of Eurasian Peoples in Yakutsk. This cultural complex will not just feature exhibition spaces and a philharmonic hall, but venues for business events, as well as two theaters. The Olonkho Theater which has been in existence for 15 years and dedicated to preserving and spreading the heroics of the Yakut people, as well as the Sakha Academic Theater, named after the Yakut poet and playwright Platon Oyunsky, which staged dramatic performances in the Sakha language, will be integral parts of the complex. The seven-story building, which will be located near Lake Saysary, will also feature a promenade and a beautified space for local residents that will cover over 15,000 sq. m. According to Dmitry Doev, this is one of the most important projects in his career as it gives him great pride to play a part in the preservation of the culture of the Yakutsk people. 

Under Dmitry Doev's leadership, the VIS Group has also concentrated on infrastructure projects that will enhance the region’s logistics and transportation. Hence, their ongoing project to construct a bridge across the Lena River in Yakutsk. This two-lane roadway is designed to accommodate over 5,000 vehicles daily, thereby reducing logistics costs and improving the quality of life for residents.

Dmitry Doev and the VIS Group Today

Today, VIS Group holds a prominent position in Russia's PPP market, with over a hundred completed projects and twenty-nine more underway. Professionals within the Group are focusing on attracting investments for projects through both credit resources and the issuance of infrastructure bonds. 

As CEO, Doev Dmitry Vitalievich has prioritized the construction of infrastructure to enhance the quality of life across the country, overseeing the development of highways and next-generation medical centers. In 2024, he shifted his focus to strategic planning and now continues his work with VIS Group as a member of the Board of Directors, having transitioned from his previous role.

Personal Life

Doev Dmitry Vitalievich is married and has two children, a son and a daughter. Despite his demanding career, Dmitry Doev still carves out time to spend with his family and pursue his hobbies. His family’s favourite holiday is the New Year’s Eve celebrations.  Dmitry Doev is passionate about motorsports and enjoys jogging. Dmitry Doev is also an avid fan of winter sports, particularly snowboarding and alpine skiing. His love for reading, which began in his childhood with science fiction and detective stories, continues to this day, with a new-found love for non-fiction literature. Dmitry Doev values ambition as a key personal trait and has a fondness for Italian cuisine, which he considers his favorite.

Awards and Recognitionhigh-reliability

Doev Dmitry Vitalievich's contributions to the infrastructure and PPP sectors have not gone unnoticed. In 2021, Dmitry Doev was included in the list of the 2,000 best managers in the Russian Federation by the business magazine General Director. This recognition was based on his impressive track record of managing complex projects and his ability to lead teams effectively. 

Rating agencies ACRA and Expert RA have awarded the VIS Group a high-reliability rating of A(RU) and ruA respectively.

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