As Co-Founder Visionary and Chief Strategy Officer of Elementis, Anton Titov brings over 25 years of expertise in entrepreneurship and development in diverse regions of the world, along with an inherently collaborative approach to projects and an unrelenting passion for Innovation.His commitment to modern design and sustainability has been pivotal in pioneering new construction methods and energy efficiency for Southeast Asia’s tropical climate, redefining eco-friendly development in the region.
Anton’s open and supportive leadership style fosters a culture that values collaboration and respects all stakeholders, from founding partners to ground-level employees, reflecting a family-oriented approach to achieving Elementis’ mission of creating Wellness communities in harmony with Nature.
Persistence and Vision
His journey from Russia to co-founding Elementis is a testament to his unwavering belief in the power of persistence and vision. Growing up during a transformative period in Russia’s history, as borders opened in the late 1980s Anton seized the opportunity to study English in the US when he was just 17 years old. After experiencing the deprivations of communism, he saw living overseas and learning English as the key to a better life.
This early exposure to a drastically different culture and entrepreneurial opportunities ignited his ambition and strongly shaped his future endeavors. Anton’s time in the US was not without challenges. Two months after arriving, determined for his wife to give birth in a decent American hospital, he faced significant challenges due to his student visa and lack of financial resources.
After seeking the support of numerous hospitals and seemingly endless amounts of paperwork, his perseverance paid off when his daughter was born in one of San Francisco’s best hospitals.
This experience proved to him that with determination and persistence, anything can be achieved, further fueling his resilience and adaptability. “Nothing is impossible—your vision will make it happen,” he says.
Deepening Determination
In 1995, Anton co-founded a company that exported a large variety of products, including prefabricated wooden houses to Russia, in which he actively participated in the construction process. “They were beautiful wooden homes, and we were the first to send these house packages to Russia, which was eagerly opening up to international goods after being closed for so long,” he explains.
Although the 1998 financial crisis forced him to cease operations, his entrepreneurial spirit led him to join his father’s wood harvesting business, managing the factory and construction projects by the age of 25.
This instilled a passion for working with wood, and glued laminated timber (glulam) in particular, due to its strength, durability and precision. Appreciating its versatility, beauty and environmental benefits, Anton envisioned integrating glulam into modern architectural designs—a commitment reflected in Elementis’ approach to sustainable construction.
