Oleksandr Blyznyuk Appointed as Legal Director of Smart Holding

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27.08.24

Oleksandr Blyznyuk has been appointed as the Legal Director of the investment and industrial group Smart Holding. With extensive experience in legal consultancy and corporate representation, Oleksandr brings a wealth of knowledge in safeguarding company interests.

Prior to joining the senior management team, Oleksandr held senior legal roles at TNK-BP and Metinvest Holding, and most recently, he ran a private legal practice. His new role at Smart Holding includes ensuring comprehensive legal protection for the Group, minimising risks, developing and implementing legal strategies, ensuring compliance, and advising senior management on legal matters and legislative compliance.

Oleksandr’s appointment is set to strengthen the Group’s legal framework and support its continued growth and risk management across all business sectors.

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