Oleksandr Vodoviz

In 2006, he graduated from Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, where he obtained a degree in Accounting and Auditing. He also holds an ACCA diploma in International Financial Reporting and is pursuing an MBA at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business (US).

Oleksandr began his career at Metinvest Group in 2008. In 2018, he became the head of the Chief Executive Officer’s Office. He is responsible for mergers and acquisitions, strategy and government relations.

Since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion, his responsibilities have significantly expanded: Oleksandr has taken charge of the assistance provided to the Joint Defence Forces of Ukraine. He is an active citizen who works effectively with the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the National Guard, the Security Service of Ukraine, the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU), the State Border Guard Service and other defence forces to provide them with technical support. He also manages Metinvest Group’s humanitarian initiatives.

During his tenure, Metinvest has made a significant contribution to strengthening the country’s defence capabilities and maintaining its economic stability.

During the war, Metinvest has become one of the largest private donors to the Ukrainian military. The Group has established the systematic supply of military equipment to the front line. This includes 4,900 reconnaissance drones, 2,000 units of high-precision military optics, 450 backup power systems, 875 units of communication equipment, over 520 vehicles for various purposes, 150,000 bulletproof vests, 25,000 helmets and other gear. Oleksandr’s team was able to track down all this scarce equipment abroad, purchase it and arrange for its delivery to Ukraine.

Oleksandr has received several expressions of gratitude for his assistance from the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, the National Guard, the State Border Guard Service and the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Metinvest selects the highest quality equipment that meets the technical specifications of the military. Kyrylo Budanov, the Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, named Oleksandr as one of the most active volunteers supporting DIU.

During the war, Oleksandr has taken part in work that made it possible to resume production at Group facilities and maintain it at the appropriate level, which has allowed Metinvest to contribute to the Ukrainian treasury, secure foreign exchange earnings and help both the army and civilians.