Stan Polovets (born June 8, 1963) is a Russian American businessman and philanthropist. He is known for his work in the international energy sector and for his innovative philanthropic initiatives. Polovets played a notable role in the creation of TNK-BP, one of the largest joint ventures in the global energy industry, which operated in 2003-2013 and controlled more than 18% of Russia’s total oil production. He held a number of executive and board posts and was instrumental in its subsequent divestment in a record $55 billion transaction.