Ruslan Kogan
Founder & CEO, Kogan.com
Ruslan Kogan is an Australian entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Kogan.com, one of Australia's largest online-only retailers. He started the business from his parents' garage in Melbourne in 2006 selling private-label televisions, and later took it public on the Australian Securities Exchange.
Fast facts
| Role | Founder & CEO |
|---|---|
| Company | Kogan.com |
| Sector | E-commerce / online retail |
| Headquarters | VIC |
| In role since | 2006 |
| Education | Monash University (Bachelor of Business Systems, Information Technology) |
| Other roles | Investor / director of related e-commerce ventures (Dick Smith online, Matt Blatt, Mighty Ape) |
Background
Worked in IT at Bosch, GE, Telstra and as an Accenture consultant; founded Kogan.com from his parents' garage in 2006 selling private-label TVs; ASX IPO 2016; was Australia's richest person under 30 (2011-2012)
Career timeline
- 2006Founded Kogan.com from his parents' garage, selling private-label televisions
- 2011Became Australia's richest person under 30 (a title he held until 2012)
- 2016Led Kogan.com's initial public offering on the Australian Securities Exchange
Notable
- Born in the Soviet Union; his family emigrated to Australia in 1989 with very little money
- Worked in IT roles at Bosch, GE and Telstra and as an Accenture consultant before founding Kogan.com
- Founded Kogan.com at age 23 from his parents' garage, disrupting Australian retail with direct-to-consumer private-label goods
- Was Australia's richest person under 30 from 2011 to 2012
- Expanded Kogan.com into a multi-category online marketplace and retail group
Frequently asked questions
What is Ruslan Kogan known for?
He is the founder and CEO of Kogan.com, a pioneering Australian online retailer he started in 2006.
How did Ruslan Kogan start his business?
He founded Kogan.com from his parents' Melbourne garage in 2006, initially selling private-label televisions.
When did Kogan.com list on the ASX?
Kogan.com listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in 2016.
Public profiles
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruslan_Kogan
- https://www.kogan.com/au/ruslan-kogan/
- https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/person/17295715
Last verified 2026-07-13. Professionally-public, sourced information only.