Ivan Geliukh

Ivan Geliukh is one of the most influential executives in Ukraine’s energy sector with over 20 years of experience in the electricity sector, strategic management and international energy trade. Throughout his career, he has been an integral part of the transformation processes in DTEK Group companies – from regional energy assets to strategic entry into European markets. His portfolio includes launching innovations, digitalizing critical infrastructure, bringing businesses to international energy exchanges, and implementing “green“ solutions that change the energy of the future.

As of 2026, Ivan Heliukh is a member of the supervisory boards of DTEK Grids and D.Solutions (YASNO) — DTEK Group companies operating in the areas of electricity distribution, digital services, and customer solutions.

Education.

Ivan Geliukh has a diverse education that combines classical financial training with modern approaches to management and leadership. His academic path demonstrates consistent growth. Here are three key educational institutions in his life:

1. Master’s degree in Finance at Donetsk National University. It was here that Ivan received his basic economic education in 1998-2003, which gave him fundamental knowledge of financial analysis, accounting, investments and banking.
2. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the Business School of the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy. Ivan Geliukh received his MBA degree in 2013-2015. During his studies, he deepened his understanding of strategic management, leadership, organizational transformation, and innovation. The MBA became an important milestone in his career development as a top manager.
3. Executive Management Program at INSEAD (France/Singapore). In 2016 and 2017, Ivan Geliukh took part in an executive education program at one of the world’s leading business schools. The program focused on leadership in the face of change, strategic decision-making, organization transformation, and managing complex markets.

Career and achievements

Ivan Geliukh has worked his way up from a leading economist to the CEO of the European division of Ukraine’s largest energy company. His professional experience includes strategic management, digitalization of energy processes, development of distribution networks, international energy trading, and implementation of renewable energy projects. The bulk of his career has been with DTEK, where he has worked for over 18 years.

Here is a detailed resume:

Supervisory Boards of DTEK Networks and YASNO

In September 2025, Ivan Heliukh joined the supervisory boards of DTEK Grids and YASNO (D.Solutions) — DTEK Group companies operating in the fields of energy distribution and supply.

DTEK Renewables International (DRI)

CEO
January 2025 — September 2025

In 2025, Ivan became the head of DTEK Group’s European renewable energy division. The company is implementing a large-scale strategy to develop “green“ generation in Poland, Romania, Italy,

Croatia and other European countries.

Tasks and goals in the position:

• Strategic management of DRI in the European Union;
• Realization of the goal: to reach 5 GW of installed capacity by 2030;
• Building an effective management team in the EU;
• Search for new markets and partnerships in the field of renewable energy.

D.Trading

CEO
June 2022 – October 2024

D.Trading is DTEK’s trading division operating in the international energy markets. Under Ivan’s leadership, the company has significantly increased its energy trading volumes and expanded its geography.

Key achievements:

• Entry into 23 countries;
• Active work on 22 energy exchanges;
• Significant increase in exports and imports of electricity, LNG, coal, and gas;
• Expanding the company’s role in European energy chains.

DTEK Grids (DTEK Grids)

CEO
February 2018 – June 2022

DTEK Grids is an operating holding company that unites distribution companies in Kyiv, Dnipro and Donetsk regions. Ivan Geliukh was responsible for infrastructure development, servicing more than 3.6 million customers, and implementing innovative solutions in the energy supply industry.

Key achievements:

• Launch of the automated dispatching system ADMS (GE Digital) in Kyiv;
• Online grid connection service (jointly with the Ministry of Digital Transformation) in 5 regions;
• Introduction of drones for technical inspection of power lines;
• Pilot project for monitoring low-voltage lines using Swiss technology;
• Connecting more than 2,500 home solar power plants to the grid in 2020.

DTEK / Kyivenergo / Vostokenergo

2005 – 2018

For more than ten years, Ivan held senior positions in DTEK’s structures, where he was in charge of investments, strategy development, regulatory policy and commercial activities.

• Kyivenergo. He worked from 2008 to 2013 and held the positions of Chief Investment Officer, Chief Regulatory Officer, and Chief Strategy Officer.
• DTEK. From 2013 to 2018, he worked for the holding’s parent company, where he held the positions of Deputy Commercial Director and Head of Electricity Distribution and Sales.
• Vostokenergo (Vostokenergo). At the beginning of his career at DTEK, from 2006 to 2008, he was the Chief Investment Officer of the company’s electricity generation and coal mining business.

Early career (before DTEK)

In 2001, while still a student, Ivan Geliukh got a job as an economist at INTRON, a consulting company, where he rose to the status of a leading economist. In 2005, he continued his career at Sarepta Company.

Sources.

1. Information about the appointment of Ivan Geliukh as CEO of DRI and the company’s goals in the European renewable energy market on the official website of DTEK Renewables International (DRI): https://dri-energy.com/ua/about
2. Information about his transfer from D.Trading to DRI on DTEK’s official website:
   https://dtek.com/media-center/news/dri-new-ceo-ivan-geliukh
3. Biography, job responsibilities and information on previous experience at DTEK Grids and D.Trading in the speaker’s note by Ivan Geliukh at the YES (Yalta European Strategy) Forum: https://forumkyiv.org/uk/speakers/ivan-gelyuh
4. Mentions of DTEK Grids’ management appointments and activities on the Ekonomichna Pravda website: https://www.epravda.com.ua/news/2019/05/31/648345
5. Full chronology of positions and training on Ivan Geliukh’s LinkedIn profile:
   https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivangelyukh