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Andrii Lysenko

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