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Sergiy Grachov\u2019s Career and Achievements<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Sergiy Grachov\u2019s began his career in\u00a01994\u00a0as a co-founder of one of Ukraine\u2019s largest financial-industrial groups. With a strategic approach to acquisitions and asset restructuring, he facilitated project value growth exceeding $1 billion. His success stems from building strategic partnerships with international investors and Ukrainian state bodies, enhancing the company\u2019s position in both domestic and international markets.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

The table below lists the significant acquisitions made by \u00a0Sergiy Grachov in his respective career since 1994. Most required very hands-on restructuring (cost-reduction, redundancies, new marketing resources, strict financial control etc.) and management SG was responsible.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Company Name<\/strong><\/td>\nCountry<\/strong><\/td>\nSummary Description<\/strong><\/td>\nApprox <\/strong>Sales $\u2019m<\/strong><\/td>\nLevel of Control<\/strong><\/td>\nDeal Type<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kamyanets-Podolskaya<\/strong> tobacco <\/strong>factory<\/strong><\/td>\nUkraine<\/td>\nOne of the tobacco producers .<\/td>\n10<\/td>\nFull control<\/td>\nPrivatization\/accumulation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rosinka<\/strong><\/td>\nUkraine<\/td>\nOne of the leading carbonated soft drinks bottlers in Kyiv<\/td>\n35<\/td>\nFull control<\/td>\nComplex acquisition of \u2018stakes\u2019 from employees; private placement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Iskra<\/strong><\/td>\nUkraine<\/td>\nLeading light bulb manufacturer; full turnaround including large redundancies, management changes and escape from 100% barter sales requiring creation of new marketing department<\/td>\n20<\/td>\nFull control<\/td>\nPrivatization\/accumulation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yantar<\/strong><\/td>\nUkraine<\/td>\nOne of leading breweries; full turnaround from difficult financial situation after high inflation; probably the first control acquisition in Ukraine by a financial buyer (1995)<\/td>\n40<\/td>\nFull control<\/td>\nAccumulation; share issues<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chernomor<\/strong><\/td>\nUkraine<\/td>\nLeading brewery; full turnaround; complex logistics for share accumulation process over a territory the size of Austria<\/td>\n10<\/td>\nFull control<\/td>\nAccumulation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Luganskoblenergo<\/strong><\/td>\nUkraine<\/td>\nElectricity distribution utility<\/td>\n200<\/td>\nFull control,<\/p>\n

board seat<\/td>\n

Privatization\/accumulation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Odessaoblenergo<\/strong><\/td>\nUkraine<\/td>\nElectricity distribution utility<\/td>\n100<\/td>\nFull control,<\/p>\n

board seat<\/td>\n

Privatization\/accumulation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kyivmedpreparat<\/strong><\/td>\nUkraine<\/td>\nPharmaceutical<\/td>\n40<\/td>\nFull control,<\/p>\n

board seat<\/td>\n

Accumulation; share issue<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gemoplast<\/strong><\/td>\nUkraine<\/td>\nMedical products<\/td>\n22<\/td>\nFull control,<\/p>\n

board seat<\/td>\n

Accumulation; share issue<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stachanovsky teckvuglets<\/strong><\/td>\nUkraine<\/td>\nBlack carbon producer<\/td>\n17<\/td>\nFull control,<\/p>\n

board seat<\/td>\n

Privatization\/accumulation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Zatisniansky chemical plant<\/strong><\/td>\nUkraine<\/td>\nChemicals<\/td>\n1<\/td>\nFull control<\/td>\nPrivatization\/accumulation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Valsa<\/strong><\/td>\nUkraine<\/td>\nRubber tyres<\/td>\nn\/a<\/td>\nFull control,<\/p>\n

The Chairman of the Supervisory Board<\/td>\n

Privatization\/accumulation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DIOS<\/strong><\/td>\nUkraine<\/td>\nMining\u00a0 institute<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nFull control<\/td>\nPrivatization\/accumulation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Uzhgorodsky Turbogas<\/strong><\/td>\nUkraine<\/td>\nOil and gas equipment.<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nFull control<\/td>\nPrivatization<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
KRAZ Holdings<\/strong><\/td>\nUkraine<\/td>\nWorld-famous heavy truck manufacturer<\/td>\n130<\/td>\nFull control<\/p>\n

board seat<\/td>\n

Privatization\/accumulation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BMZ Progress<\/strong><\/td>\nUkraine<\/td>\nEngineering<\/td>\n6<\/td>\nFull control,<\/p>\n

The Chairman of the Supervisory Board<\/td>\n

Accumulation;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hotel \u2018Salut\u2019<\/strong><\/td>\nUkraine<\/td>\n75-room hotel in central Kyiv<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nFull control,<\/p>\n

board seat<\/td>\n

Privatization\/accumulation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rivneazot<\/strong><\/td>\nUkraine<\/td>\nNitrogen fertilizer producer<\/td>\n120<\/td>\nMinority control; board seat<\/td>\nAccumulation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lviv Kolos Brewery<\/strong><\/td>\nUkraine<\/td>\nOne of leading breweries<\/td>\n50<\/td>\nMinority control;<\/td>\nAccumulation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Financial Investments and Acquisitions<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

During the 1990s and 2000s, Sergiy Grachov spearheaded the acquisition and development of several significant assets, including:<\/p>\n

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  • Brewing Industry<\/strong>: Acquired controlling interests in breweries such as \u201cYantar\u201d in Mykolaiv and \u201cChornomor\u201d in Odesa, supported by investments from Invesco CEAM.<\/li>\n
  • Manufacturing<\/strong>: Acquired and restructured the \u201cIskra\u201d lighting manufacturer, backed by CSFB Private Equity.<\/li>\n
  • Non-Alcoholic Beverages<\/strong>: Acquired the Kyiv-based producer of soft drinks \u201cRosynka\u201d.<\/li>\n
  • Agricultural Sector<\/strong>: Prepared one of Ukraine\u2019s largest oil producers for investment through private equity placement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Collaboration with Standard & Poor\u2019s<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Under Mr. Grachov\u2019s leadership, the company became an official correspondent for Standard & Poor\u2019s in compiling the Ukrainian index for the \u201cEmerging Stock Markets Factbook,\u201d thereby establishing a solid foundation for assessing Ukraine\u2019s stock market internationally.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1499978822757{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;}”][vc_column]

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    Corporate Governance and Strategic Leadership<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    In addition to his active acquisitions, Grachov held influential positions on the supervisory boards of multiple enterprises, guiding them through critical growth stages, enhancing their stability, competitiveness, and sustainable growth.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1499978822757{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;}”][vc_column]

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    Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Development<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Since\u00a02014, Sergiy Grachov has co-founded and served on the board of the Bitcoin Foundation Ukraine. He actively promotes the development of cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies, fostering financial sector innovation in Ukraine.<\/p>\n

    Sergiy earned a technical degree in mechanical engineering from the National University of Food Technologies , received his legal education at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Faculty of Law , studied economics at the University of Humberside in England.<\/p>\n

    In addition to his academic background, Sergiy holds certifications in asset management and non-state pension fund management, enabling him to effectively manage investment funds and complex financial projects.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1499978822757{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;}”][vc_column]

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    Education and Professional <\/strong>Development<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Serhiy Grachov has a solid educational background:<\/p>\n

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    • Degree in Mechanical Engineering (National University of Food Technologies).<\/li>\n
    • Law degree (Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv).<\/li>\n
    • Studied Economics (University of Humberside, England).<\/li>\n
    • Specialist in asset management and private pension fund management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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