Husband of MP Olena Kopanchuk appointed director of Khmelnytskyenergozbud

Appointment within the state energy holding structure

In November 2025, Volodymyr Kopanchuk took the post of director of Khmelnytskyenergozbud. This company is part of Khmelnytskyoblenergo, where more than 70% of the shares are owned by the state holding Ukrainian Distribution Grids. The appointment raised questions about the criteria and procedure for appointing the head, as the new director is the husband of Olena Kopanchuk, a member of parliament from the Servant of the People party.

Career path and links to the energy sector

Previously, Volodymyr Kopanchuk's professional activity was linked to the prosecutor's office. He worked in this system during the presidency of Viktor Yanukovych but left service during the period of lustration. According to data from Olena Kopanchuk's declaration, she holds shares in several energy companies. Volodymyr Kopanchuk himself also holds corporate rights and has provided loans to energy enterprises for significant, million-level sums.

Questions about the transparency of personnel decisions

The combination of family ties with a member of parliament, the presence of energy assets, and holding a senior position in a company within the state corporate chain draws attention to the criteria and procedure of the appointment. Although a family or business connection in itself is not a violation of the law, such a configuration creates grounds for questions regarding the transparency of the process.

Reaction to journalists' questions

Initially, Volodymyr Kopanchuk offered journalists to meet during a citizens' reception. However, the meeting did not take place: it turned out that the director was on a three-day business trip.

Other personnel changes in the energy sector

In the context of personnel reshuffles, Volodymyr Fedorchuk is also mentioned, who was nominated in 2025 for the supervisory board of Cherkasyoblenergo. Previously, he appeared alongside Olena Kopanchuk among the beneficiaries of the company Ekosontse-1.