Research & Consulting

Research & Consulting

Office I Team

Our team is our proud.  Each of the team members is dedicated to delivering the best results to the clients. Meet some of our expert who will work on your case.

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Viktor Karvatskyy

Partner, Head of Consulting

Work Experience:Viktor was an Energy & Environment Fellow at Akhmet Yassawi Kazakh-Turkish University (Kazakhstan). In Paris, Viktor worked at strategy & management consulting firms, and as a strategy analyst at Alstom, French railway transport manufacturer. In 2019-2021, Viktor served as CEO of Think Tank ADASTRA. Before Viktor worked at Ukrainian think tanks as an economic and energy analyst.
Education:● MSc in International Energy at SciencesPo Paris (France)● LLM at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (Ukraine)● BA in International Relations at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (Ukraine)
Specialisation:Energy, Sustainability, Transport, Trade, Industry
Languages:Ukrainian, English, French, German

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Taras Prodaniuk

Partner, Head of Research

Work Experience:Taras is an expert at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. In 2023 he served as a visiting fellow at the Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM). During 2019-2021, Taras served as financial officer and in 2021-2023 as the Director of the ADASTRA think tank. Before, Taras worked at an international audit & advisory company Crowe Ukraine.
Education:● MSc in Politics Research at Oxford University (United Kingdom)● LLM at Law Faculty Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (Ukraine)● BA in International Relations at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (Ukraine)
Specialisation:Public Policy, Social Research, Data Analysis, Methods
Languages:Ukrainian, English, French

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Anna Maiorova

Strategic Advisor

Work Experience:Senior Strategy Consultant at Oliver Wyman (Paris), Business Developer at AXA Climate, Investment Analyst at Mirova-Natixis.
Education:● Master in Management, Economics and Finance at HEC Paris (France)● Business at Auckland University of Technology (New Zealand)
Specialisation:Business Strategy, Finance, Investment, Energy
Languages:Ukrainian, English, French

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Dr. Bohdan Veselovskyi

Lead Consultant

Work Experience:Doctor of Philosophy in International Law, an expert in European integration and European affairs. Bohdan has experience working with the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine, the Verkhovna Rada, and various think tanks, including expertise in European integration and affairs, particularly in the monitoring of the implementation of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement. Author of over 50 academic and applied publications, articles, and media commentaries. Member of the Ukrainian Association for European Law
Education:● PhD in International Law, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of International Relations (2023)● Master’s Degree in International Law, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of International Relations (2019)● Bachelor’s Degree in International Law, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of International Relations (2017)
Specialisation:Public Sector, International Law, EU Integration, EU Acquis
Languages:Ukrainian, English, French

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Dr. Borys Knysh

Lead Consultant

Work Experience:European Organisation for Nuclear Research, 7SensingSoftware, OneSecondDelivery, Profit Center FX, Fiverr, Crane Payment Innovations
Education:● Ph.D in Particle Physics at Paris-Saclay University (France)● MSc in High Energy Physics at Taras Schevchenko National University of Kyiv (Ukraine)● Bachelor’s Degree in Physics at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (Ukraine)
Specialisation:Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Signal Processing, Data Analysis, High-Energy Physics
Languages:Ukrainian, English, French

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Anton Tabur

Lead Consultant

Work Experience:Think Tank ADASTRA, Eastern Europe Foundation, Ukrainian Students League, DeepState Ukraine
Education:● Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (Ukraine)● Military School at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (Ukraine)
Specialisation:Defence & Aerospace, Dual-Use, Demining
Languages:Ukrainian, English, German, Spanish

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Rostyslav Filipets

Lead Consultant

Work Experience:Rostyslav worked in Zurich at strategy consulting firms within the Jung von Matt Group, supporting clients in insurance, logistics, and finance sectors on market positioning, sustainability strategy, talent acquisition, and internal process optimisation. Contributed as a policy analyst at UDoNation and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, focusing on EU and NATO integration, refugee policy, and post-war recovery efforts.
Education:● MSc in Political Science, University of Zurich (Switzerland)● BA in International Relations at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (Ukraine)
Specialisation:Strategy, Investments, Finance, Sustainability
Languages:Ukrainian, English, German, Turkish

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Andrii Bilovusiak

Consultant

Work Experience:UNDP Colombia, EBRD, Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and Environment, PRI (UN) CIVITTA, CFC Big Ideas.
Education:● Master of Public Administration, Economic Policy at London School of Economics (United Kingdom)● Bachelor of International Relations and Communications at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (Ukraine)
Specialisation:Public Policy, Economic Policy, Climate Finance, Social Impact, Political Economy
Languages:Ukrainian, English, Polish, Spanish, Arabic

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Olena Yurkovska

Consultant

Work Experience:Eurogroup Consulting (Paris office), Parliamentary Assistant at Parliament of Ukraine, Committee on Environmental Policy
Education:● Master in Management, Minor in Strategy, Finance & Sustainability at HEC Paris (France)● Master in Economics & Social Sciences at EHESS(France)● Bachelor of Public Administration at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (Ukraine)
Specialisation:Finance, Private Equity, Strategy, Sustainability
Languages:Ukrainian, English, French

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Dmytro Suslyk

Consultant

Work Experience:Grant Coordinator at the Strategic Development Office of Sumy City, PRAVO.UA, Integrity Global
Education:● BA & MA in International Relations at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (Ukraine)● PhD Candidate in Finance, Sumy State University
Specialisation:Public Policy, Social Research, Data Analysis, Methods
Languages:Ukrainian, English, Japanese

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Ihor Tretiak

Consultant

Work Experience:Financial Controller (Marketing & Digital) L’Oréal Ukraine; Business Development Manager Window Repair NYC, USA; Business Development Manager A4S Company
Education:● BA & MA in International Business, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv● MSc in Business Administration, Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics & Abertay University (UK)● PhD Candidate in Finance, Sumy State University
Specialisation:Corporate Finance, Accounting & Financial Reporting, Fintech & Decentralised Finance (DeFi), Business Development
Languages:Ukrainian, English

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Dmytro Karvatskyi

Consultant

Work Experience:International audit & advisory company “Crowe Ukraine”, Vigilant RI Group
Education:● BA & MA in International Relations at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (Ukraine)● Military School at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (Ukraine)
Specialisation:Corporate Partnership, Customer Management, B2B Sales, Crisis Management, Sales Management
Languages:Ukrainian, English, Arabic

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Yaroslav Lepekha

Consultant

Work Experience:National Public Broadcasting Company "Suspilne", Kyiv TV channel, Ministry of Culture & Information Policy (MCIP)
Education:● BA&MA in International Communications at Taras Schevchenko National University of Kyiv (Ukraine)
Specialisation:Media, Sociology, Mass Psychology, Digital Broadcasting
Languages:Ukrainian, English, German

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Yaroslav Suprun

Consultant

Work Experience:Senior Manager at ProAgro Group (Ukraine), Former Editor-in-Chief at ADASTRA Think Tank
Education:● BA & MA in International Relations at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (Ukraine)
Specialisation:Agri-Business, Food Systems
Languages:Ukrainian, English, French

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Kristina Kovalova

Consultant

Work Experience:KSE Institute, Fellow at ADASTRA, MEL officer at International Development Agency.
Education:● MPP, Master of Public Administration and Management, Kyiv School of Economics (KSE)● Bachelor of Economics, National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy (NUKMA)
Specialisation:Public Sector, Social Research, Data Analysis, Quantitative Methods
Languages:Ukrainian, English

Our Senior Advisors

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Pavlo Kukhta

Senior Advisor
DataDriven

Pavlo Kukhta is a Ukrainian economist who has played a significant role in shaping Ukraine's economic policies. Graduated from the Kyiv Polytechnic Institute and later studied at the Aspen Institute Kyiv in 2018. Kukhta served as an advisor to both the Minister of Finance and the Prime Minister of Ukraine between 2015 and 2019. In September 2019, he was appointed First Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Trade, and Agriculture, and briefly held the position of Acting Minister from March 4 to March 17, 2020. Following his tenure in the Ukrainian government, Kukhta continued to influence economic policy as Chief Policy Officer at the Kyiv School of Economics from 2020 to 2022. In 2022, he began serving as an advisor to the government of the Republic of Moldova. Since April 2023, he has advised Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister of Reconstruction, focusing on structuring reconstruction policies and attracting investment to support Ukraine's recovery.

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Kuninori Matsuda

Senior Advisor
DataDriven

Kuninori Matsuda is a seasoned Japanese diplomat with over 40 years of experience. He served as Japan’s Ambassador to Ukraine from 2021 to 2024, playing a key role in shaping Japan’s response to the Russian invasion. In 2024, he was awarded the Order of Merit, Third Class, by the President of Ukraine for his efforts to strengthen relations between the two countries. Matsuda has held significant roles in Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including Director of the Russian Division and Deputy Director General at the National Institute of Public Administration. He has also served as Ambassador to Pakistan, Consul General in Hong Kong, and Deputy Head of Mission in Israel. After retiring from public service Kuninori took on several prominent roles, including Executive Advisor to Plus W Inc., ABC Style Co. Ltd., and Fukuvi Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., and became a member of the Advisory Council at DTEK, prominent Ukrainian energy company.

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At DataDriven, excellence is at the core of everything we do.

Our Expert Panels

For each practice area we operate in, we have built a dedicated panel of experts — highly ranked professionals with deep, niche-specific expertise. Each panel is carefully curated to ensure that we bring the most relevant, cutting-edge knowledge and practical experience to our clients.
Our panels include a combination of senior-level advisors with decades of industry leadership, mid-level specialists with strong sectoral expertise, and high-potential talents who offer fresh, innovative perspectives. This blend allows us to approach each project with both strategic vision and operational precision.
Whether it’s defence, finance, technology, public sector, or emerging sectors, each DataDriven panel is designed to provide comprehensive support tailored to the challenges and opportunities of that specific field. Our experts are located across Ukraine and globally, giving us a broad, international perspective combined with local insights.

To learn more about the distinguished professionals on our boards, we invite you to explore the dedicated pages for each industry we serve.Discover how our expertise can drive your success.

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