Amrop Ukraine launches the search for CEO of JSC “Ukrainian Defense Industry”

We are pleased to announce that Amrop Ukraine has been selected to lead the executive search for the Chief Executive Officer of Joint Stock Company “Ukrainian Defense Industry” (JSC “UDI”).

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The Supervisory Board of JSC “UDI” has launched an open and transparent selection process for its next Chief Executive Officer. Following a competitive procurement procedure, Amrop Ukraine was selected to identify, approach and assess candidates.

The search officially commenced on 1 September 2026.

This is one of the most consequential executive leadership mandates in Ukraine’s defence-industrial sector.

The future CEO will lead a strategically important group of enterprises and will be responsible for driving its continued transformation, strengthening operational performance, scaling industrial and technological capabilities, expanding international industrial cooperation, and further advancing modern corporate governance.

We invite high-calibre senior executives with a proven track record of leading large and complex organisations, delivering major transformation programmes, and managing industrial or technology-driven businesses.

The role requires exceptional leadership maturity, strategic vision, and the ability to assume responsibility for an organisation playing a critical role in strengthening Ukraine’s defence capabilities.

Candidates interested in participating in the selection process are invited to submit their CV to:

ukraine@amrop.ua

All applications and candidate information will be treated with strict confidentiality in accordance with Amrop Executive Search professional standards.