
Andrii Lysenko
Vice President of the Academy for Public Relations and Media
Military retiree, Colonel (Retired), combat veteran. Honored Journalist of Ukraine.
Education: Lviv Higher Military School (LVVU), Kyiv Military Humanities Institute (KVHI), National University “Odesa Law Academy.”
Military journalist and specialist in intellectual property.
Work Experience
1986–1992: Military service, cadet at LVVU
1992–1994: Correspondent, Ukrainian Navy newspaper Flot Ukrainy
1994–1996: Student, Kyiv Military Humanities Institute
1996–2007: Staff member, Head of Press Department, Ministry of Defence of Ukraine – Press Secretary of the Minister of Defence
2008–2010: Assistant-Consultant to the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security and Defence
2010–2012: Political commentator, parliamentary TV channel Rada
2012–2017: Press and Communications Department, Presidential Administration of Ukraine – Spokesperson of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) and the Anti-Terrorist Operation (ATO)
2017–2019: Spokesperson, General Prosecutor’s Office of Ukraine
2019–2021: Head of Press Sector, State Judicial Administration of Ukraine
2021–2022: Head of Media Interaction Sector, Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court of Ukraine
2022–Present: Board Member, UADSI (Ukrainian Defense and Security Industry)
International Experience
Service and participation with Ukrainian peacekeeping units in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Sierra Leone, Lebanon, Kuwait, and Iraq
Training on specialized international courses in public relations and media interaction in the USA, UK, Germany, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Switzerland, and Estonia
Experience in organizing international cooperation and participating in NATO-standard exercises
Professional Skills and Personnel Management
Extensive experience managing organizational units
Professional selection of candidates, supervision of official documentation, regular training and professional development
Media market analysis, establishing and expanding cooperation
Preparation and launch of media projects
Development of media concepts and strategies for state and commercial organizations to build and promote a positive image
Participation in organizing and conducting national and international forums, exhibitions, and press conferences