Biography
Lev Khasis — executive with roots in the USSR
Lev Khasis is a Russian-Israeli retail and banking executive who founded the X5 Retail Group (Pyaterochka supermarket chain), ran Walmart Russia, and served as First Deputy CEO of Sberbank — Russia's largest bank. He emigrated to Israel in 2022 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Russian Connection
Tracing the roots — Russia
Born in Russia and educated there, Khasis built one of the most distinguished careers in Russian retail and banking, ultimately becoming the second most powerful executive at Sberbank. His emigration to Israel in 2022 and his Israeli citizenship reflect the choice made by many senior Russian professionals who could not align themselves with the invasion.
Family Tree
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Lev Khasis🇮🇱 Israel
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Self (Born there)
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Origin
Russia🇷🇺 USSR
Historical context
Soviet Union (USSR) · 1922–1991
Russia. At the time, this region was one of the fifteen republics of the Soviet Union.
Map: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)
Key Achievements
A career defined by ambition
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Founded Pyaterochka — Russia's most successful discount supermarket (X5 Retail Group)
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CEO of Walmart Russia
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First Deputy CEO of Sberbank (2013–2022) — Russia's largest bank
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Israeli citizen; relocated 2022
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One of Russia's most experienced retail and financial executives
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