Roman Romanov (Ukrainian businessman)

Roman Romanov (Ukrainian: Роман Романов; born 12 November 1972, Potsdam, East Germany) is a businessman, politician, ex-leader of "Ukroboronprom".

Roman Romanov
Romanov (left) meeting Jens Stoltenberg
Born (1972-11-12) November 12, 1972
Potsdam, East Germany
Nationality Ukraine

Biography

Roman Romanov was born on the 12th of November, 1972 in a military family of Anatoly Romanov and Tamara Romanova in Potsdam, East Germany. Married to Lyudmila Romanova. He has a daughter Anastasia Romanova.

Education

Roman Romanov studied at Kherson State Pedagogical Institute from 1990 till 1995. He received a bachelor's degree in the specialty Physics and Computer Science and a master's degree in Information Technology specialty. Romanov also studied at the International Institute of Management (MIM-Kyiv) where he received MBA Senior Executive degree (traineeship in Hong Kong). In October 2016, Romanov received a diploma of Defense Acquisition University. The head of “Ukroboronprom” studied there by invitation of the Pentagon.

International Institute of Management (MIM-Kyiv), Ukraine

Senior Executive MBA (2012-2014), traineeship took place in Hong Kong

Defense Acquisition University, USA

Defense Acquisition Executive Overview Workshop (2016)

Kyiv-Mohyla Business School, Ukraine

Strategic Architect School (2016)

The Aspen Institute Kyiv, Ukraine

Seminar “Responsible leadership” (2017)

Career

In 2001, he founded an automotive company which has gradually grown under his leadership and became a holding for automobiles sale and service of more than 10 car brands in a number of Ukrainian cities. Romanov worked as a private partner with international companies like Hyundai, Kia, Volkswagen, BMW, Renault, Bosch, Bombardier, Great Wall, JAC, and have conducted numerous visits to their headquarters and production sites.

Romanov founded a construction company where he remained on the supervisory board after he stepped down from the operational management. He has an extensive experience in project management, farseeing leadership, new organizational models implementing, innovations development, steering global companies out of crisis and high-growth strategy.

Being the person with active social stance, Romanov has been a deputy of city council and a deputy of region council during his career.

In July 2014, Romanov was invited by the President of Ukraine to lead one of the largest enterprises of Ukraine – “Ukroboronprom”.

It unites more than 130 enterprises in 5 major defense industry sectors, particularly in armament and military equipment development and manufacture, scientific research and export-import operations. “Ukroboronprom” has 31 design bureaus and research institutes, engaged in development, design and research, enabling State Concern to implement new solutions and innovations.

Since 1993 – entrepreneur, organization of leadership in the private sector of economy

Since 2003 – Member of Ukrainian Union of Small, Medium, and Privatized Enterprises

Since 2003 – Member of the Federation of Employers of Ukraine

Since 2005 – Chairman of Regional Union of Small, Medium and Privatized Businesses of Ukraine

Since 2005 – Deputy Chairman of Business Council under the Head of Regional State Administration

Since 2006 – Deputy of the City Council of Kherson,[1] Chairman of Permanent Commission

Since 2010 – Deputy of the Regional Council of Kherson Oblast – Member of the Permanent Commission on Industry, Constructions and Housing and Municipal Services[1]

Since 4 July 2014 – Director General of the State Concern “Ukroboronprom” (Decree of the President of Ukraine #569/2014, July 4)[1]

12 February 2018 - Romanov announced the decision to resign from the post of the head of “Ukroboronprom”.[2]

Management of "Ukroboronprom"

The management team of “Ukroboronprom” headed by Romanov made the State Concern profitable for the first time in a long period. In 2016, net income of “Ukroboronprom” amounted to more than 28,3 bln UAH,[3] and export volume grew up to 25%[4] due to the organization of system work with international partners[5] from about 100 countries. In 2016, Ukrainian Defense Industry Day was held[6] in NATO headquarters for the first time, and Ukrainian military-industrial complex reforming strategy was developed. State Concern was first to introduce a system of e-procurement among industrial giants of Ukraine and saved approximately 1 bln UAH within 2 years.

Achievements
  • In the worldwide TOP-100 Defense News Rating 2017 Romanov ranked 62 place,[7] in 2016 - 68 place,[8] in 2015 – 92 place (up to 24 positions since 2015).
  • For 2014-2017, "Ukroboronprom" has risen by 14 positions – from 91 to 77th place – in the SIPRI world ranking of arms manufacturers.[9]
  • Within 1,5 years the company under Romanov's management occupied 9 position[10] in the TOP-10 Forbes national rating of the most innovative companies of Ukraine.
  • Within 2 years, in the system of post-Soviet industry modern managerial tools were introduced: KPI, e-procurement, global trainings, import substitution, global cooperation, etc.
  • “Ukroboronprom” is headed for technological innovation. In 2016, the latest Concern developments like AN-132, UGV “Phantom” were represented, and the Aircraft Cluster was created engaging private sector companies as a manifestation of “Ukroboronprom” openness. For example, “Antonov” company as a part of “Ukroboronprom” increased its income by 4 times: in 2014 its profit was 39,3 mln UAH and increased by 178,1 mln UAH in 2016.
  • In 2017, «Ukroboronprom» has fully completed the State Defense Order and handed over 3 673 units of weapons and equipment to the security agencies of the country, including 2 053 new and upgraded ones.[11]
  • The State Concern has significantly expanded the geography of partner countries and deepened cooperation with NATO. “Ukroboronprom” also pays special attention to combining science and industry – innovative development platform was created providing rapid implementation of national engineers’ ideas.
  • “Ukroboronprom” developed reform strategy of the military-industrial complex of Ukraine providing an internal and external audit. It allows leading international experts to get an objective picture of the Concern focused on the effective use of resources, implementing international management standards and reporting system. This will attract new investors offering them a clear principle for entering the capital, protecting investment and creating a unique market offer. Other key areas of “Ukroboronprom” defense reform strategy are clustering, corporatization, technology protection and creating of the innovation platform. In November 2017, “Ukroboronprom” launched a new phase of reform – an international audit. A tender committee is formed to choose a consulting company. A Transparency International - Ukraine specialist is a member of the committee.[12]
  • Memorandum of cooperation with all Ukrainian regions was signed within the Import Substitution Program.
  • “Ukroboronprom” as a driver of applied science and education in Ukraine signed Memorandum with 48 higher educational institutions for cooperation on R&D projects. 5500 students[13] completed internship at 56 enterprises of “Ukroboronprom” in 2016, and more than 500 young personnel ensured the employment at enterprises of “Ukroboronprom”.
  • Over the past 2.5 years, when new management team of “Ukroboronprom” took charge, State Concern started promoting transparency and openness of defense industry sector: it began formation of the modern outlook and training of employees, expanded cooperation with Western partners and NATO manufacturers, prioritized innovations.
  • In 2014, Ukrainian army had 6 000 militaries. Now, there are 80 000 highly specialized militaries in Armed Forces of Ukraine, and they were armed with military equipment produced by “Ukroboronprom”. No country has supplied lethal equipment to Ukraine during these years.
  • On July 10, 2017, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg highly appreciated “Antonov” transport aircraft during his visit to Kiev.[14] He discussed with the head of “Ukroboronprom” Roman Romanov the prospects for expanding the SALIS program on strategic transport activities for the member countries of NATO, and speeding up the transition of the “Ukroboronprom” enterprises to produce products according to the NATO standards.
  • In 2017, "Ukroboronprom" first participated in the international defense exhibition AUSA-2017 in the USA. "Ukroboronprom" introduced machinery, manufactured according to world standards. In particular, it presented an improved version of the unmanned armored personnel carrier "Phantom-2".[15]

Awards
  • Order of Saint Volodymyr
  • French National Defense Medal (Gold)
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References
  1. (in Russian)/(website has automatic Google Translate option) Short bio, LIGA
  2. Порошенко подписал указ об освобождении Романова с должности главы "Укроборонпрома" (in Russian). Retrieved 2018-02-13.
  3. ""Укроборонпром" в 2016 г. увеличил чистый доход на 31,2%". Интерфакс-Украина. Retrieved 2017-07-11.
  4. "Ukroboronprom boosts arms exports by 25% in 2016". Interfax-Ukraine. Retrieved 2017-07-11.
  5. "Ukroboronprom to expand cooperation with UK under imports replacement program". Interfax-Ukraine. Retrieved 2017-07-11.
  6. ""Укроборонпром" розпочав "День оборонної промисловості України" у штаб-квартирі НАТО". Ukroboronprom. 2016-11-30. Retrieved 2017-07-11.
  7. "Top 100 | Defense News, News about defense programs, business, and technology". people.defensenews.com. Retrieved 2017-07-26.
  8. "Top 100 | Defense News, News about defense programs, business, and technology". people.defensenews.com. Retrieved 2017-07-11.
  9. "Ukraine ranks 77th in SIPRI Top 100 arms producers". Retrieved 2018-01-10.
  10. "Forbes".
  11. "Укроборонпром у 2017 році передав армії та силовикам майже 4 тисячі одиниць техніки". Retrieved 2018-01-10.
  12. ""Укроборонпром" оголосив тендер на проведення міжнародного аудиту на Prozorro". Ukroboronprom. 2017-11-13. Retrieved 2018-01-10.
  13. "Сотні працівників приєдналися до колективу "Укроборонпрому" завдяки системі електронного кадрового резерву". Ukroboronprom. 2017-02-28. Retrieved 2017-07-11.
  14. Столтенберг особисто оцінив потужності літаків від ДП "Антонов". 5 канал (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2017-07-11.
  15. "Ukroboronprom exhibits defense solutions at AUSA 2017 in Washington". Retrieved 2018-01-10.
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