Kostyantyn Efymenko

Efymenko Kostyantyn Oleksiyovych (Ukrainian: Єфименко Костянтин Олексійович); born June 26, 1975, Bila Tserkva — is a Ukrainian businessperson and manufacturer, Minister of Transport and Communications of Ukraine (March 11 - December 9, 2010), First Deputy Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine (December 23, 2010 - April 15, 2014). President of the Ice Hockey Club Bilyi Bars.

Kostyantyn Efymenko
(Костянтин Олексійович Єфименко)
Born (1975-06-26) June 26, 1975
Bila Tserkva, Kyiv oblast
NationalityUkraine
EducationTaras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
OccupationBusinessperson
OrganizationTribo Ltd. Трібо (Chairman of Board of Directors), Biofarma Біофарма (President)

Biography

In 1992 Kostyantyn Efymenko left school No. 13 of Bila Tserkva with a silver medal for academic achievements. In 1997 graduated at the Economics Faculty of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv with a degree in 'Accounting and Audit'.

Married, have three children - two daughters and a son.

Career and business activity

1995–1996 — Veksel (Ukrainian: Вексель) insurance company;

1997–1998 — Ukrgazprompolis (Ukrainian: Укргазпромполіс) insurance company;

1998–2002 — Chairman of the Board of Ukrgazprompolis insurance company;

2002–2008 — Deputy Director general for Economic Affairs; Director for Scientific and Technical Affairs; Director for Economic and Accounting policy of UkrTransGaz;

2008–2009 — Chairman of Supervisory Board of Biopharma;

2009–2010 — Director of UkrTransGaz;

2010 (March 11 - December 9) — Minister of Transport and Communications of Ukraine;

December 23, 2010 - April 15, 2014 — First Deputy Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine;

2017 — Chairman of Board of Directors of Tribo Ltd.;

2017 — President of Biofarma;

Biofarma

Kostyantyn Efymenko is the president of the Biofarma - Ukrainian pharmaceutical company that specializes in development and production of innovative high-tech medical products made of donated human blood, recombinant medications and drugs that are based on spore-forming bacteria.[1]

The company pays great attention to the development of blood donation and components. So, in 2017, within the framework of government-private partnership, Biofarma pharmaceutical company supported the reconstruction and modernization of Sumy Blood Transfusion Center.[2]

In the same year (2017) Biofarma has started the all-Ukrainian social program 'We care. We together', aimed at improving the quality of life of patients with hemophilia in Ukraine.[3][4]

In 2018 the 190 donations per 1000 people had been fixed and this became the National Record of Ukraine.[5]

In 2019 the first plasma fractionation plant in Ukraine was opened and launched. This technology enables to extract life-saving drugs, requires advanced research and development, GMP-certified equipment and facilities.[6]

Tribo

Kostyantyn Efymenko is also a Chairman of Board of Directors of Tribo Ltd. – Ukrainian manufacturer, which specializes in production of brake pads, braking systems and friction materials.

The production line includes more than 800 products for such industrial groups as rail transport, trucks, agricultural and special equipment, industrial equipment.[7]

One of the group's plants (BelTribo) produces blocks for the largest cars in the world - BelAZ 75710. The capacity of the dump truck is 490 tons, which is 90 tons more than that of the nearest competitors.[8]

The companies of Kostyantyn Efymenko regularly organises excursions to their enterprises.

Political activity

In 2008-2009 - Kostyantyn Efymenko served as a deputy of the Kyiv region council and a member of the Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc faction. Also, he was a member of the Executive Committee of the Bila Tserkva City Council.[9]

From March 11 to December 9, 2010 he chaired the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Ukraine. After that, from December 23, 2010 up to April 15, 2014, served as First Deputy Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine.[10]

In 2015, Kostyantyn Efymenko ran for mayor of Bila Tserkva, but lost in the second round to Henadiy Dikiy, who got 39.3% of actual votes.[11]

Since 2018, he has been speaker at major business conferences, core events, such as: Business Concentrate, Terrasoft, Business Anatomy, sessions of the Kiev International Economic Forum.

Social activities and charity

In 2011, Kostyantyn Efymenko Charitable Foundation established in Bila Tserkva. The Foundation implements and supports socio-cultural, educational, health caring, historical, tourist and other programs related to the city's life and development.

In 2011-2013, the Charitable Foundation supported the archeological excavation and museification of the foundation on 'Zamkova Hora' in Bila Tserkva and was the main initiator and supporter of rebuilding the orthodox temple of St. George the Victorious.[12]

In 2012, the Foundation supported the opening of the Bilyi Bars Ice Arena in Bila Tserkva, which became the basic home arena and the main clubhouse for the Bilyi Bars Ice Hockey Club and a training site for several children's sports clubs.[13][14][15]

In addition, the Foundation implements a number of urban social and charitable projects: "The Academy of Pensioners", "Help the Child Be Born", "Start of Hope", "Spartakiad", personal scholarships to the best students.[16]

He was a member of the Industrial and Infrastructure Committee of the Ukrainian Entrepreneurs Union. The purpose of the committee is to coordinate efforts and develop common principles that will contribute to the development of the country's industry.

References
  1. "Kostyantyn Efymenko - speakers - Kyiv International Economic Forum". Forumkyiv.org.
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2017-11-01. Retrieved 2018-02-06.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ""Біофарма" повністю забезпечить хворих на гемофілію необхідними ліками — БЦ Newswebsite=Bx-news.com.ua".
  4. "Компания". Moirebenok.ua. 25 April 2017.
  5. В Сумах доноры крови установили национальный рекорд / report as for 28.08.2018 on the web edition of the newspaper «Segodnya»
  6. "Biznews – The Ukrainian Journal of Business Law". www.ujbl.info. Retrieved 2019-10-31.
  7. Presentation (pdf-file) on the company's website
  8. Infotmation on www.mining-technology.com
  9. Єфименко Костянтин Олексійович, Golos.ua, 12.02.2013.
  10. Екс-міністр транспорту і зв'язку К.Єфименко призначений першим заступником міністра інфраструктури, РБК-Україна, 23 грудня 2010.
  11. На виборах мера Білої Церкви переміг представник «Самопомочі» Дикий // УНІАН, 17.11.2015.
  12. "Розкопки на Замковій горі у 2011-2012 роках. Звіт інституту археології". Efimenko.org.
  13. "В Белой Церкви открыли ледовый стадион". Sport-unian.net.
  14. "Льодову арену відкрито! Усі – на ковзани!". Благодійний фонд Костянтина Єфименка.
  15. "Льодова арена "Білий Барс" м. Біла Церква - Головна сторінка". Lodova-arena.ucoz.ua.
  16. "Гордість колегіуму - 2017". Благодійний фонд Костянтина Єфименка. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
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