Volodymyr Kudrytskyi has been appointed Chairman of the Management Board at NPC Ukrenergo in August 2020. Throughout his career, Mr Kudrytskyi has been involved in a wide range of projects related to business efficiency and corporate governance in capital investment, procurement, logistics, sales and trading, and production organisation.

Mr Kudrytskyi headed and coordinated the process of preparation for synchronisation of Ukraine’s power system with ENTSO-E, including preliminary communications and technical arrangements. After the breakout of hostilities, he led the process of transferring critical equipment and personnel to a safer place in Ukraine, making it possible to maintain the continuity of business processes. Mr Kudrytskyi established effective communication with the leaders of ENTSO-E and EU institutions and negotiated the emergency synchronisation of the Ukrainian and European power systems. He also finalised the accession of Ukrenergo to ENTSO-E with the status of an Observer Member and led the process of restoration of electricity export from Ukraine to the EU countries.

Mr Kudrytskyi managed to preserve the continuity of business processes at the national system operator in war conditions, negotiate re-allocation of loans, and attract additional funds for the support of the company’s proper functionality, including grant funds from international organisations.