Team

Olena Pavlenko, PhD, President and co-founder of the Ukrainian DiXi Group think tank and the Ukrainian Energy website. She leads the projects on energy policy, energy security, EU-Ukraine energy cooperation supported by the USAID, EU, OECD, World Bank and others. 

Olena works in energy sector more than 20 years. She is an EITI Board Member, Deputy Head of Ukraine’s EITI Multi-Stakeholder Group. She also served as a non-stuff Advisor to the Minister of Energy and Minister of Foreign Affairs. 

After the full-scale invasion of Russia started, Olena and her team joined Working Group under the Ministry of Energy to help energy companies to find the equipment to replace the damaged ones. She and her team has also supported local communities to the equipment to stay resilient during the electricity outages. She also continues her advocacy work to support energy sector of Ukraine and impose sanctions against russia in energy sector. 

Energy Policy Expert. Master of Political Science, National University of “Kyiv-Mohyla Academy”.

He has a Master’s Degree in the area of political science granted by the National University of “Kyiv-Mohyla Academy” and Friedrich Schiller University (Germany), from which he graduated in 2010. Besides, in 2006 he successfully completed Prometheus Program on Transition Studies at the University of Tartu (Estonia).

PhD in Economics. Expert in energy policy and energy markets research.

Graduated from the National University of “Kyiv-Mohyla Academy” specialty “Physics and Mathematics”. At DiXi Group, he deals with writing analytics, analyzing and systematizing data and monitoring of the implementation of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement.

He has a degree in thermal energy and gas supply from the Prydniprovska Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture and a second degree in public administration from the Dnipro National University. He has experience in the utilities and energy sector in terms of economics and investment activities, as well as energy efficiency. He worked for about 10 years at national energy regulators and the State Agency on Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving of Ukraine, holding positions ranging from head of department to member of the national energy regulator.

Olena has 15 years of practical experience in the energy sector, which covers both the operation of electrical equipment and commercial operations in the electricity market. She is engaged in analytical activities, in particular, she works on issues related to strengthening the energy sustainability of Ukraine and the security of energy supply. At DiXi Group, she is responsible for the direction of energy security.

Works in the energy markets’ analysis since 2019. BA in international relations (Institute of International Relations of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv). His research interests are centered on the development of natural and renewable gases markets in Ukraine. As employee of DiXi Group, he is responsible for the direction of energy market development.

PhD in Economics, Head of the Green Transition Office at the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine. Over 15 years of experience in climate change, sustainable development, ESG. 

Works in the area of GHG emission accounting, climate change, climate policy and environmental and social assessment of investment projects for more than 15 years. Master of Science in Ecology and Environmental Protection (National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy) and Ph.D. in Economics (Economics of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection). Lead author of the Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

Received a master's degree in the specialty “Alternative energy sources” from the National
Aerospace University named after N. Zhukovsky “Kharkiv Aviation Institute”. He has 15 years of
experience in the field of engineering and consulting services in the energy sector.

Liudmyla has been working in communications since 2019. She has experience in building public communications for NGOs, including business associations and think tanks. She has been working in economic journalism since 2016. She holds a master’s degree in journalism with honors. At DiXi Group, she is responsible for communication direction. Please contact millarosik@dixigroup.org

Iryna has experience in content creation and communication with international partners. She has been working in energy journalism since 2018. She holds two degrees in journalism and cultural studies, completed the KSE course: “Economics, markets and data analysis and energy markets”. At DiXi Group Iryna is responsible for the development of the communications.

5 years of energy engineering experience and expertise in decarbonization and sustainable
development. The main areas of expertise include green transition, decarbonization activities and
sustainable finance.

Since 2019, a member of the Expert Council in the field of “Manufacturing and Technology” at the National Agency for Higher Education Quality Assurance.

The primary focus of the work is on implementing educational activities related to the green transition and sustainable development among a wide range of stakeholders in Ukraine, as well as developing educational courses for universities, business schools, other educational institutions, and online platforms.

He has over four years of experience in the energy sector. He holds a bachelor’s degree in management from the National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute”. He has participated in the creation and development of companies specializing in the import, export and resale of electricity, natural gas and diesel fuel. For a year, he held the position of Head of Electricity Supply in a company that provided electricity supply services to state-owned enterprises with a large number of critical infrastructure consumers.

Holding B.A. in International Law from Kyiv International University (2009) and LL.M in Energy Law and Policy from University of Dundee, Scotland (2016), within DiXi Group is engaged with Ukraine’s European integration programs and collaboration with the Energy Community.

Аlumnus of bachelor programs in Kyiv-Mohyla Academy and Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University (Kharkiv). In 2016, he received an MA degree in international relations and diplomacy at Vytautas Magnus University in Kaunas (Lithuania). Also received PhD from the University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu, Finland).

A graduate of Kyiv University of Law with a degree in law. Has many years of experience in procurements.

She graduated from Kyiv National Economic University with a master’s degree in Marketing. Anna has extensive experience in the commercial and non-governmental sectors. At DiXi Group, she is responsible for procurement.

Graduated from the Kyiv National Economic University (Master in Accounting and Audit). In DiXi Group, she manages corporate finance and is responsible for the implementation of the company’s budget and budgets of individual projects.

Graduated from the International Management Institute (IMI – Kyiv), has an MBA degree. For more than 15 years, she has been working in a non-profit sector with experience in accounting, financial management and grants of non-government organizations. Participated in the development of manuals on operational activities, human resources management, procurement processes and financial issues for six NGOs; successfully passed 9 international audits. In DiXi Group, she is responsible for accounting.

A graduate of the State Academy of Statistics, Accounting and Audit of the State Statistics Committee of Ukraine, majoring in Accounting and Audit. 13 years of experience working in a nonprofit organization. Responsible for keeping accounting at DiXi Group.

She graduated from the Donetsk State Academy of Management (master's degree, specialty "Accounting
and Auditing"). Accountant with 13 years of experience in organizations of various directions, including non-
profit ones. At DiXi Group, he maintains accounting.