
Taras Tkachenko
EXPERT
of the “Institute for National Economic Development”
1996 – 1998
Economic Education and Research Consortium (EERC),
in cooperation with Kyiv-Mohyla Academy
Degree: Master of Arts in Economics.
Programme in English, focus on economic analysis and
research.
1989 – 1994
Poltava Engineering and Construction Institute (Poltava, Ukraine)
Degree: Diploma with honours in economics and management.
Specialisation in economic analysis and business management.
Professional experience:
Since October 2024, expert at the Institute for National Economic Development
Deals with issues related to research on finished product markets, macroeconomics, and Ukraine’s external commodity markets
September 2019 – February 2022
Head of Project Research, Ukraine Industry Expertise/UPE Co (Kyiv)
Conducts economic and marketing research, analyses Ukraine’s export potential, and develops trade and industrial policy. Collaborates with the government, private sector, and non-profit organisations.
September 2017 – January 2018
Industry Consultant, J.E. Austin Associates Inc.
Developed a roadmap for the development of Ukraine’s light industry.
January – August 2011
Consultant, BDO Consulting (Kyiv)
Engaged in business planning, strategy development, marketing and sales management.
January 2007 – January 2011
Consultant, System Business Consulting (Kyiv)
Implemented Balanced Scorecard, developed marketing strategies, business plans and marketing research.
September 2008 – August 2009
Consultant, EU Project ‘Support to the Development of Business Capacity of Ukrainian SMEs’
Advised companies on marketing strategies, export plan development, and investment profiles.
May 2005 – December 2006
Representative Director, DVA Group (Kyiv)
Organised B2B sales in the region, promoted the company’s activities and logistics.
October 2001 – January 2005
Brand Manager, TPK Company (Kyiv)
Developed and implemented marketing plans, conducted market research, developed new products.
August 2000 – May 2001
Policy Researcher, International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Organised corporate sector surveys, analysed statistical data and prepared reports.