# Ruslan Kogan

> Ruslan Kogan is the Melbourne-based founder and CEO of Kogan.com, which he started in his parents’ garage in 2006 selling televisions sourced directly from manufacturers. A Monash Business Systems graduate, he built an ASX-listed retail and services group whose businesses include Dick Smith and New Zealand’s Mighty Ape. His public career combines price-focused retailing, provocative marketing and an emphasis on operating efficiency.

- **Role:** Founder and CEO at Kogan.com
- **Organizations:** Kogan.com, Bosch, General Electric, Accenture
- **From:** Babruysk, Belarus
- **Nationality:** Australian
- **Education:** Bachelor of Business Systems, Monash University
- **Known for:** Founded Kogan.com and led it from a garage business to an ASX listing in 2016., Led acquisitions including the Dick Smith online business and Mighty Ape., Named Retail Innovator of the Year in 2010.

## Career timeline

- **1989** — Moved with his family to Australia and grew up in Elsternwick, Melbourne.
- **Childhood and teens** — Sold recovered golf balls and operated car washing, phone repair and web design businesses.
- **Before 2006** — Worked in IT at Bosch and GE and as a consultant at Accenture.
- **2006** — Founded Kogan.com in his parents’ Melbourne garage, initially selling televisions.
- **2016** — Kogan.com acquired the Dick Smith brand and online business and listed on the ASX on 7 July.
- **2020** — Kogan.com acquired Mighty Ape at a headline A$122.4 million purchase price.
- **2026** — Marked Kogan.com’s twentieth anniversary; remained CEO in its FY26 annual report.

## Achievements

- Founded Kogan.com and led it from a garage business to an ASX listing in 2016.
- Led acquisitions including the Dick Smith online business and Mighty Ape.
- Named Retail Innovator of the Year in 2010.
- Monash reported that BRW ranked him Australia’s wealthiest person under 30 in 2011.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — FY26 annual report released on 29 September; Ruslan Kogan remained CEO and executive director.
- **2026-08** — FY26 financial statements reported group revenue of A$510.7 million and statutory profit after tax of A$11.2 million. Mighty Ape produced positive adjusted EBITDA in the final quarter.
- **2026-05** — Discussed the company’s twentieth year and continued focus on customer value in an Inside Retail interview.
- **2026-03** — Published a LinkedIn article marking Kogan.com’s twentieth birthday on 16 March.

## Links

- Website: https://www.kogan.com/au/ruslan-kogan/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruslankogan/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ruslankogan
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruslankogan/

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Last updated: 2026-10-14