Energoatom's supervisory board removes chairman Kovtoniuk
The supervisory board of Ukraine’s state-owned NPP operator Energoatom (JSC NNEGC Energoatom) has removed Pavlo Kovtoniuk from his duties as chairman and member of the company's management board due to a loss of confidence, according to the supervisory board's statement published on Sept. 22.
The supervisory board of Energoatom, Ukraine's state-owned nuclear power operator, has dismissed chairman Pavlo Kovtoniuk, citing a loss of confidence in his ability to oversee the company's affairs during a critical period. This decision came after the board evaluated the implementation of its decisions and instructions, concluding that Kovtoniuk was unable to ensure proper execution of the board's directives.
To fill the void, the board appointed Oleksandr Ostapovets as acting chairman of the management board to maintain leadership until a new permanent board is established. Ostapovets, who has served on Energoatom's management board since late 2023 and held leadership roles at the company since 2019, will oversee the transition period as the plant prepares for the heating season and operates under martial law.
The supervisory board will maintain a heightened level of scrutiny over management and the execution of its decisions until the new leadership is in place. Kovtoniuk, who was initially appointed acting chairman in August 2025 following Petro Kotin's departure, previously served as general director of the Rivne Nuclear Power Plant.
The supervisory board has also selected Yurii Tkachuk as the new chairman of the management board and Pavlo Pavlyshyn as the member responsible for nuclear safety and operations, with both pending official appointment through legal procedures.
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