Gvardiya

National rating magazine Gvardiya has presented results of the most successful Ukrainian managers rating in business season 2008-2009, which covered 300 Ukrainian managers. The rating is based on a systematic integrated approach covering all aspects of top manager's reputation, including economic performance of his management, competitiveness, quality of relations with partners, level of corporate social responsibility and business reputation of the manager.

In 2009, the rating compilation methodology is a bit different from that of the previous year, so it would be inappropriate to compare positions of the managers with performance in 2008.

The present method considers the number of performance assessments in the questionnaires of experts and rivals in each activity. Moreover, economic downturn has significantly altered industrial structure of economy, so correcting factors in key areas of activity were adjusted.

The rating covered 428 managers working in 30 areas of Ukrainian economy. The maximum score is 93.62 points against a maximum possible of 100.

 

1.Oleg Popov, SCM

Chief Executive Officer

Total score - 93.62

Area of activity - corporations

Mr Popov is an efficient policymaker

In times of recession, financial and industrial SCM Group and its CEO focused on liquidity, stability and efficient use of the Group’s resources. "A company must be effective to survive, as everything is down to the product quality and labour productivity", believes Oleg Popov.

 Born in 1969 Mr. Popov graduated from Donetsk Polytechnic Institute in 1990. In 1996 he graduated from Donetsk State University. Before becoming SCM CEO he worked at various state establishments and enterprises for eight years.

Mr. Popov has been holding the post of SCM Chief Executive Officer since December 2005. He is responsible for taking and approving the key financial, investment and personnel decisions relating to both SCM and the company's assets, as well as assessing the work of these assets executives.

In 2008, the total revenue of the Group employing over 150,000 people amounted to UAH 82bn.

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 Igor Syry,

CEO of Metinvest Holding

 

In 2008 Ukraine's biggest metal holding steered by Igor Syry   earned UAH 31.1bn of net income. The strategic aim of the group is to become one of the most efficient mining and metals companies of the global level. In April 2009, Metinvest bought 100% shares of United Coal Company (USA): this will ensure raw materials of the new quality level for the coke and chemicals capacities of the holding.

Total score 86.65

 

 

11 Aleksandr Vilkul,

Honorary President of

SevGOK and Central GOK

 

At these challenging times SevGOK and Central GOK guided by Mr Vilkul continue modernization according to the strategic programme. Thus, for the first time ever, SevGOK has launched the first hydraulic excavator. The Central Committee of the Trade Union of Metal Workers and Miners of Ukraine recognized Collective Agreement of Central GOK the best one in mining and metals complex among GOKs.

Total score 85.33

 

 

25 Maksim V. Timchenko,

 DTEK CEO

 

DTEK has completed shaping the system of company corporate governance matching the best global practices. The changes aim at introducing an efficient and transparent system to govern and own corporate property. Investment programme didn't see any sharp reductions. Last year its budget made UAH 1.7bn, while this year it is UAH 1.3bn. Over 50% of investments are allocated to develop coal mining area, and about 30% of all investments are spent on generation.

Total score: 80.00