Roman Sharf
Luxury Bazaar Founder & CEO
Roman Sharf History
I was born on May 9, 1975, in the Soviet Union. At 13, my life took a dramatic turn when my father decided to leave the failing Soviet Union in pursuit of the American Dream, making me a refugee. We made brief stops in Austria and Italy before settling in a tiny 400 sq. ft. apartment in Brooklyn, New York. My first job was delivering newspapers, and as I grew up, I worked as a dishwasher, construction worker, and bagel truck driver. However, my love for my country led me to join the US Army at 18. After the army, I pursued electrical engineering at Penn State University, only to discover my passion for computer science.
I entered the banking industry with Fleet, which underwent several acquisitions. Eventually, I climbed the ranks to become a Vice President at Deutsche Bank, overseeing local payment systems handling about $40 billion a month. However, the stability of the banking sector wavered after 9/11, leading to significant layoffs, including 10% of Deutsche Bank’s employees. Facing the industry’s uncertainties, I decided to follow my passion for watches and my dream of independence, founding Luxury Bazaar.
Founder of Luxury Bazaar
I started Luxury Bazaar as a one-man show from my basement, and now it’s a growing company, with over 30 employees, a 25,000 sq. ft. facility, and annual sales exceeding $130 million. Traveling the world, I’ve made a significant name for myself in the luxury watch circle. My YouTube channel, known for its direct, no-holds-barred approach to watches, has amassed over 400,000 followers and continues to grow.
Roman Sharf’s Passion
Roman is not all business and no play. Family comes first and Roman enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 children above all things. Charity and giving back is also very important to Roman.
Roman Sharf’s Net Worth
Roman Sharf’s net worth is tied directly to his share of the Luxury Bazaar company. As a partner, his net worth rises and falls with the success of the company. Roman has also made significant investments in real estate, his huge collection of antique firearms, gold, silver, and vintage watches.
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