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Andriy Pyshny

Andriy Pyshny

1974 – born in the village of Dobrovody in the Ternopil region.
1996 – graduated from the Faculty of Law at Chernivtsi University.
2007 – Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council.
2014 – Chairman of the Board of Oschadbank JSC.
2022 – Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine.

Pyshnyy ensures the stability of the banking system during the war and is actively involved in drafting sanctions against the Russian financial sector.

The British publication The Banker named Pyshnyy the world’s best central bank governor based on the results for 2023.

Together with his wife Lyudmila, he founded the NGO ‘Vidchuy’, which helps people with hearing impairments, and initiated the creation of a sign language alphabet featuring famous Ukrainians.

Position: Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine since October 2022.

Official profiles/sources:

NBU official website: bank.gov.ua
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pyshnyy

Born on 26 October 1974 in the village of Dobrovody, Zbarazh District, Ternopil Region. 1991–1996 – studied at the Faculty of Law of Chernivtsi University. After graduating, from 1996 to 2000, he remained there as a trainee lecturer and assistant at the Department of Constitutional, Administrative and Financial Law. In May 2007, he was appointed Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council. On 7 October 2022, Andriy Pyshnyy was elected Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine.

Impact:

As Governor of the NBU, he ensured the stability of the financial system during the full-scale invasion, implemented a tight monetary policy to reduce inflation, and successfully led negotiations with the IMF.

Key responsibilities and powers:

Management of the NBU: overall management of the central bank’s activities.
Monetary policy: Developing and implementing policies aimed at currency stability, controlling inflation, and liaising with the Ukrainian government.
Financial stability: Overseeing the banking system and ensuring the reliability of the financial sector under martial law.
International cooperation: Maintaining ongoing dialogue with the IMF and other international partners to secure financial assistance.
Sanctions policy: Active engagement with international partners to promote and strengthen sanctions against the Russian financial sector.

Positions

Maintaining financial stability in the context of full-scale war.

Pyshnyy is a member of the International Working Group on Sanctions against Russia, where he is involved in developing sanctions mechanisms.

He is a co-founder of the non-governmental organisation ‘Vidchuy’, which supports people with hearing impairments.

FAQ

Why was Andriy Pyshnyy appointed Governor of the NBU?

Andriy Pyshnyy was appointed Governor of the NBU on 7 October 2022 due to the need for a change in leadership following the resignation of Kyrylo Shevchenko. Among the reasons were his experience (former head of Oschadbank), his reputation as a crisis manager, his loyalty to the Office of the President, and his participation in the Yermak-McFaul sanctions group.

Who is his family?

His wife is Lyudmila. She is actively involved in community work, notably as a co-founder of the non-profit organisation ‘Vidchuy’, which supports people with hearing impairments. The couple have two daughters – Svitlana and Daryna.

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Educational and specialised projects: The NBU has a series of microsites covering financial literacy, consumer protection and other activities.