Kyivstar creates COO role, names tech director Lutchenko
PJSC Kyivstar, Ukraine's largest telecommunications operator, has introduced the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) as part of an improvement to its management model.
Ukraine's largest telecommunications operator, PJSC Kyivstar, has introduced a new position - Chief Operating Officer (COO) - in an effort to enhance its management structure. Volodymyr Lutchenko, who has been heading the company's technology division (CTO) since 2021, will take on the role starting October 2nd. The telecommunications business forms the foundation of Kyivstar Group Ltd., which is essential for developing and scaling new digital services, according to Kyivstar Group Ltd. President Oleksandr Komarov.
Lutchenko will be responsible for overseeing the overall operations of Kyivstar, ensuring the effective execution of the business strategy, uninterrupted network services, high-quality customer service, operational efficiency, and business resilience. During his tenure as CTO, Lutchenko played a crucial role in strengthening the company's infrastructure, transforming the network, energy, and security architecture, implementing multilayer network redundancy, and enhancing cyber defenses.
As of June 30, 2026, Kyivstar had about 21.8 million mobile subscribers and over 1.3 million fixed-line subscribers, providing services using a wide range of mobile and fixed technologies. The company reported a 29.1% increase in revenue during the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, marking a 22.8% growth in dollar terms.
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