Russian CEO of composite materials firm found dead near his car VIDEO

The body of Alexander Tyunin, chief executive of JSC NPK Khimpromengineering, was discovered near his car in the Moscow suburb of Kokoshkino, Russian media writes.

Authorities said a rifle and a note were found at the scene, with preliminary findings indicating suicide, Russian Baza Telegram channel reports. 

The channel, citing law enforcement suggested Tyunin, 53, may have taken his life after suffering from depression for several years.

Tyunin had led Khimpromengineering since April 2016. The company develops projects in chemical fibre and carbon composite materials. Before that, he spent over a decade heading several telecommunications firms, including international enterprises, and later served as executive director of a major composite materials holding.

Investigators have not released further details.

By Sabina Mammadli