Biography
Born on March 29, 1983, in Odesa. An experienced entrepreneur and civic leader with over 20 years of expertise in business and local government management.
He believes that true success is achieved when your work benefits not only yourself but society as a whole.
His path is a constant search for balance between value-driven business and transformative public service.
His mission is to create projects that combine business efficiency with social responsibility and genuine benefit to the community.
Education
- Ukrainian Gymnasium № 2 with in-depth study of English (2000).
- Bachelor of Economics, majoring in accounting and auditing (Odesa National University of Economics, 2004).
- Bachelor of Law, Prosecutorial and Investigative Specialization (National University "Odesa Law Academy", 2004).
- Master of Economics in Marketing (Odesa National University of Economics, 2005).
- Specialist in jurisprudence, forensic specialization (National University "Odesa Law Academy", 2006).
- Professional education in the international currency exchange market of Teletrade Consulting, 2003.
- Graduate of the International Accounting Standards Program of the European Union and Ernst and Young Ukraine, 2004.
- Diploma of Practical Management, Richard Ivey School of Business, The University of Western Ontario, 2005.
- Graduate of the International Diplomatic Program for Young Leaders of the Ministry of International Relations, Israel, Jerusalem, 2008.
- MBA, State University of Management, Institute of New Economics, M., 2009.
- Alumnus of the Emerging Leaders program, Harvard Kennedy Business School, Harvard University, Cambridge, USA, 2017.
- Master’s degree in Public Administration (National University "Odesa Law Academy", 2020).
- Postgraduate student majoring in Management (Odesa Polytechnic State University, 2022).
Professional Activity
Work Experience:
- Head of Project Management Department (Pivdenny Bank, 2004 – 2007).
- CEO of Building Operations, Marine Business Center LLC (2008).
- Chairman of the Board, MBC Group of Companies (since 2012).
- Financial Advisor, AXA Group, France (since 2012).
- VIP Client Branch Manager of the Bank (2013 – 2015).
- Development Director, Hillel IT School (since 2025).
- Founder, Bracha Capitals (since 2026).
Public & Local Government Activity:
- Journalist for the Economist student newspaper, ONEU (2001).
- Member of the Youth Council under the Odesa City Council (2003).
- Head of the Odesa Regional Office, Ukrainian Association of Student Self-Government (2003).
- Student Mayor of Odesa (2005–2006).
- Chairman of the Board, Hillel Jewish Youth Center (since 2006).
- Co-chairman of the Odesa Youth Council, Advisor to the Mayor (2008).
- Member of the Odesa City Council (VI Convocation), Chairman of the Standing Committee on Budget and Finance.
- Founder of the Week of Good Deeds Charity Project (since 2010).
- Deputy Mayor of Odesa (2016 – 2025).
- Member of the Executive Committee, Odesa City Council (2016 – 2025).
- Co-founder of the Sportpark in Starobazarnyi Square (2014).
- Chairman of the Board, City Basketball Federation (since 2016).
- Member of the Odesa District Council (I Convocation).
- Vice-President, Association of Innovation and Space Clusters.
- Chairman of the Supervisory Board, UNION International Cultural Center.
Awards:
- Honorary Award from the Mayor of Odesa, “Gratitude”, 2013.
- People’s Recognition – Odessit of the Year (2019) for the creation of the Odesa 5T Investment Strategy.
- Honorary Award from the Mayor of Odesa, “For Merits to the City”, 2019.
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