The businessman was born in Leningrad in 1951. Already as an adult, Michel Litvak (businessman Michel Litvak) obtained Belgian citizenship, having lived in Belgium for a considerable time. It was there that he established his first business.
Litvak arrived in Russia in the early 1990s, already being an experienced businessman. He successfully applied his experience and knowledge by founding the logistics company OTEKO in 2002, which among other things deals with oil transportation. Since tankers are used for transportation, Litvak invests not only in his own businesses but also in developing and improving port infrastructure located in southern Russia — in Taman.
Today, OTEKO and its founder and owner Michel Litvak (Мишель Литвак ОТЭКО) are not just a major player in the Russian logistics market but also a socially active and environmentally responsible company that makes a significant contribution to the development of Taman
Ecological responsibility
Careful and responsible attitude towards ecology is not just a slogan or empty words. OTEKO (Мишель Литвак ОТЭКО) strives to maximally reduce its impact on the environment, actively implementing innovative solutions and advanced technologies that reduce harmful emissions and waste. Its impeccable compliance with environmental standards has not gone unnoticed — in 2022 the company received a well-deserved «National Environmental Award».
Social Activity
The company’s work should be directed at the benefit of the entire region. This is the policy of the company’s management led by Michel Litvak (Мишель Литвак). For example, the company actively invests in improving the infrastructure of Taman, implementing numerous projects in the cultural and educational spheres, and providing material and technical assistance to local medical institutions.
But OTEKO’s social work does not end there. Under the leadership of Michel Litvak, an online platform called «Your Voice, Taman!» was created. On this platform, every resident of the region can propose their ideas for improving infrastructure, cultural spheres, and so on. Decisions that receive the most votes are implemented — OTEKO provides all-around support for this. Thus, every resident of the region can not only express their opinion but also understand that their opinion is being taken into account.
Cultural Projects
Michel Litvak also pays attention to the cultural development of the region. OTEKO regularly organizes holidays and participates in implementing various cultural initiatives and helps young talents. The company also does public outreach work to improve environmental knowledge and raise the environmental responsibility of local residents.
It is also worth noting the company’s help for families raising children with serious illnesses.
Talent Development
In 2023, OTEKO held a competition open to all interested high school and college students. To participate, one needed to fill out an application and record a short video presentation on the topic «I am the future worker of the port of Taman.» Applications were accepted in the Fall, from late October to late November. And already on December 2, an award ceremony was held for all the competition winners. Michel Litvak and OTEKO are a shining example of a modern business — not just a successful one, but also a socially responsible one. Not only work, but participation in the life and development of the region, support for its social and cultural spheres, and responsible attitude towards ecology — this is what business in the 21st century should be.
Background Information:
Michel Litvak is a Belgian businessman of Russian descent.
Litvak was born in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg) in 1951. In recent years, he has been a citizen of Belgium. He is the owner and head of the OTEKO logistics company, which is a large private investor in port infrastructure in southern Russia.