16 finalists shortlisted for EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 in Ukraine

The finalists of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 competition have been announced - 16 entrepreneurs from various industries in Ukraine. This year's shortlist covers a wide range of economic sectors, from manufacturing, retail, IT, publishing, and consumer goods.

Entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, impact and growth are the main criteria that guide the members of the National Jury of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 in determining the winner. The finalists will continue to compete for the nominations and the main award.

List of the entrepreneurs shortlisted for EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2025:

1. Anna Bets and Anastasiya Dziuba, MustHave
2. Vladyslav Bolokhovskyi, BTU Biotech Company
3. Iryna Varagash, Econia LLC
4. Rostyslav Vovk, Kormotech LLC
5. Vasyl Danyliak, Concern Galnaftogaz (OKKO)
6. Lev Zhydenko and Taras Panasenko, Aurora Multimarket
7. Andrii Zdesenko, Biosphere Corporation
8. Oleg Kalashnikov, LLC MEDICAL CENTER DOBROBUT-CLINIC
9. Viktor Kruglov, Publishing House "Ranok" Limited
10. Raisa Mykhailova, Favor Firm LLC
11. Sergii Milman, YOUCONTROL LTD
12. Vitaly Sedler, Intellias
13. Vitalii Sydorenko, Yarofruit LLC
14. Yuliia Orlova, Vivat Publishing
15. Sergii Shakalov, KNESS GROUP LLC
16. Ruslan Shostak, TERWIN

On April 10, the Ukrainian winner of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 international competition will be announced. The event is supported by NV and ProCredit Bank Ukraine.

About EY Entrepreneur of the Year

EY Entrepreneur of the Year was first held in 1986 in the United States. Today, this unique international program covers 79 countries. The competition is open to owners of medium and large businesses, and the winners in each country are selected by a national jury of independent experts. The winner of the national stage takes part in the international final of the competition, where the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year® is recognized.

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