Season 1, Episode 4 – Part 1: From Italy to the Ukraine

Alexander Larsen Meets Mykhailo Rushkovskyi in Bahrain

Mykhailo shares his fascinating story of how he ended up working in the Ukraine as a Chief Risk Officer at the age of only 26, having taken an interesting path through Italy and the Czech Republic. During this episode we also discuss the unfortunate events that unfolded when he went back to the Ukraine, a time of great uncertainty, but as Mykhailo says, also a time of great learning for any risk or crisis manager!

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Episode 4 – Part 1 – Overview:

00:45 Mykhalio Introduction: Mykhailo introduces himself, his background and position at the time and the reason he finds himself in Bahrain.

2:00 Mykhailo’s Early Years: Mykhailo discusses his business background and Education and eventual decision to move internationally to gain experience. It took him to Italy for an MBA course before being invited as an intern with Generali and eventually moved to Prague. Eventually this experience took him back to Ukraine.

3:40 Ukraine: Geopolitics – A Turbulent Time: Mykhailo outlines his move to Ukraine and the turbulence that was happening in his home country. Geopolitics played a strong role with an EU decision suddenly not going ahead. It was Modern History playing out and an incredible learning process for any Risk Manager.

5:54 Chief Risk Officer at the age of 26/27: Incredibly, with his education, knowledge and experience of managing risks through turbulent times, he discusses the role he took as CRO at only the age of 26.

In this episode, Alexander Larsen met Mykhailo Rushkovskyi in Bahrain. This happened during an Institute of Risk Management Training Course that Alexander was running, specifically around Oil and Gas which was Mykhailo’s industry.

Mykhailo Rushkovskyi is the Head of Risk Management of the largest Ukrainian private energy holding DTEK, holds MA degree in International Business from Kyiv National University, Ukraine and MBA degree from MIB School of Management, Italy. Mykhailo has over 8 years of experience as a head of risk management function across different sectors such as energy, oil & gas and financial services.

Mykhailo is also a PhD candidate in risk management strategies at Kyiv National University, Ukraine being an author of scientific articles on risk management. An example can be found here: http://baltijapublishing.lv/index.php/gbdej/article/view/1521/1537