Former Ukrainian Finance Minister and Head of Ukrposhta Supervisory Board Igor Mityukov Passes Away

On April 7, 2023, the Ukrainian Ministry of Finance reported the sad news of the passing of Igor Mityukov, who died at the age of 74. Mityukov held several significant government positions, including serving as the Deputy Prime Minister responsible for financial and banking activities, as well as the former Minister of Finance of Ukraine. In addition to these roles, he was the Chairman of the Supervisory Board of JSC Ukrposhta.

In its official statement, the Ministry of Finance expressed heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Igor Mityukov. The ministry noted that he was one of the architects of Ukraine's financial system, dedicating many years to its development and stabilization during a challenging period of the country's formation. His contribution to the financial sector is invaluable, as he participated in shaping the fundamental principles of financial policy that have influenced the development of Ukraine's economy.

Igor Mityukov was a well-known expert in the field of finance, and his experience was invaluable to many state institutions. According to information published by the National Securities and Stock Market Commission (NSSMC), he served as the Chairman of the Supervisory Board of JSC Ukrposhta for two years and 20 days. During this time, he made significant contributions to the development of the company, which is a crucial component of Ukraine's infrastructure.

The Ukrposhta website indicates that the Supervisory Board also includes other notable figures, such as former Secretary of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Oleksandr Yarema and Gary John Carroll, who has extensive experience in international postal services, including roles at Royal Mail and Asia Pacific Post. These specialists continue the work initiated by Mityukov, striving to ensure the stable development and modernization of the services provided by Ukrposhta.

The death of Igor Mityukov is a great loss for the Ukrainian financial community and the state as a whole. His activities in government positions left a significant mark in Ukraine's history, and his memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew him and worked with him. We extend our condolences to all who were close to Igor Mityukov and hope that his contributions to the development of Ukraine's financial system will be appropriately honored in the future.