Borys Fuksman
Borys Fuksman | |
|---|---|
| Борис Фуксман | |
| Born | 1946 or 1947 |
| Died | (aged 78) |
| Other names | Boris Fuchsman |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Co-founding 1+1 |
| Relatives | Alexander Rodnyansky (cousin) |
Borys Fuksman (1946 or 1947 – 9 October 2025), also transliterated as Boris Fuchsman, was a Ukrainian-born German businessman best known as a co-founder of the Ukrainian television channel 1+1.[1] He also held honorary leadership roles within Ukrainian Jewish civic organizations.[2]
Early life and education
Fuksman was a cousin of filmmaker and producer Alexander Rodnyansky.[1] He completed studies at the Kyiv Trade and Economic Institute in 1970.[3] After graduation, he worked for four years as an assistant cameraman at the Kyiv Documentary Film Studio.[1] In 1974, he emigrated with his family to Germany, where he later established himself as an entrepreneur.[2]
Career
Following his move to Germany, Fuksman founded an art gallery in Düsseldorf and developed business interests that later intersected with film production and media.[1] In 1990, he returned to Ukraine with Rodnyansky to create the production company Innova Film and later founded 1+1 TV channel.[1] Over the subsequent decade, he and Rodnyansky sold their holdings in the channel in stages to Central European Media Enterprises.[3]
Fuksman and Rodnyansky also co-founded the Cinema City chain of multiplexes in Ukraine.[2] They were also among the owners behind the Hilton Kyiv hotel project that opened in the early 2010s, and Fuksman later discussed further capital plans tied to potential gaming legalization.[3][4] He remained active as an investor and producer while maintaining his principal residence in Germany.[2]
Fuksman also held honorary leadership positions within the Jewish Confederation of Ukraine.[2]
Death
Fuksman died on 9 October 2025, at the age of 78.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Co-founder of the 1+1 TV channel Boris Fuksman dies at the age of 78". LIGA.net. 10 October 2025. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "Умер соучредитель телеканала "1+1" и бизнесмен Борис Фуксман". Ukrainska Pravda (in Russian). 9 October 2025. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Помер співзасновник телеканалу «1+1», бізнесмен Борис Фуксман". Detector Media (in Ukrainian). 10 October 2025. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ Query, Alexander (29 February 2020). "Anticipating legalized gambling, Hilton Kyiv plans to open 2 casinos". Kyiv Post. Retrieved 3 November 2025.