Yulia Svyrydenko

Politician

Ukrainian Chernigov, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union (now Chernihiv, Ukraine)

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityUkrainian
Date of Birth25/12/1985
Age40 years
BirthplaceChernigov, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union (now Chernihiv, Ukraine)

Latest News about Yulia Svyrydenko

17/07/2025

Yulia Svyrydenko was appointed as Ukraine's 19th Prime Minister on 17 July 2025, following her nomination by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on 14 July amid a government reshuffle. The Verkhovna Rada approved her with 262 votes, making her the second woman to hold the position since independence. She pledged to boost defense production, audit public finances, and accelerate privatization during wartime.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameYulia Anatoliivna Svyrydenko
Known forBeing the 19th Prime Minister of Ukraine

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 5" (165 cm)
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBrown

Educational Qualification(s)

UniversityKyiv National University of Trade and Economics, Kyiv, Ukraine
Degrees
  • Bachelor's degree in Antimonopoly Management (2003-2007)
  • Master's degree in Antimonopoly Management (2008)
  • Master's degree in Antitrust Field Management (2008)

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity
Food HabitNon-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
HusbandSerhiy Derlemenko
Children1

Family

FatherHeaded the regional branch of Ukraine's Antimonopoly Committee
SpouseSerhiy Derlemenko
Children1 Daughter

Career

Political Journey
  • Advisor to the Governor of Chernihiv (May - August 2015)
  • Head of the Economic Development Department (August 2015 - July 2018)
  • Governor of Chernihiv Oblast (30 July 2018 - 28 November 2018)
  • Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine (22 December 2020 - 4 November 2021)
  • First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine (2021-2025)
  • Minister of Economic Development and Trade (2021-2025)
  • Prime Minister of Ukraine (17 July 2025 - present)
  • First Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture (July 2020 - December 2020)
AwardsFeatured in 'TIME100 Next' by Time magazine (13 September 2023)
TeachingServes as a Distinguished Professor of Practice at the Kyiv School of Economics and a visiting lecturer at its Graduate Business School.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Yulia grew up in Chernihiv, Ukraine.
2. She was awarded the title of ‘Best Student in the Speciality’ during her time at the State University of Trade and Economics.
3. Started her career as an economist at JSC ‘AMP,’ a joint venture between Ukraine and Andorra in 2008.
4. Served as the Head of the Permanent Representation of Chernihiv City in Wuxi City, China from October 2011 to December 2013.
5. Joined Eco-Vtor LLC in Kyiv as Deputy Chief in March 2014 until May 2015.
6. Became CEO of Seed Co Group in Chernihiv for eight months in 2019.
7. Earned various certifications related to governance and economic strategies from European institutions.
8. Appointed as First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development and Trade on 4 November 2021.
9. In August 2022, appointed head of the Interagency Working Group on the Implementation of the State Sanctions Policy.
10. Nominated for prime minister in July 2025 by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
11. Served as the Head of the Permanent Representation of Chernihiv City in Ürümqi, China from October 2011 to December 2013, helping attract Chinese investment and leading to the construction of a polyester fiber manufacturing plant.
12. Served as Director of Sidco Ukraine from March to September 2019, a company producing wild bird feed and processing organic products.
13. Known for her work ethic, readiness to take on various tasks, and comprehensive understanding of both business and government.
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