Advisory board

Oleksandr Butenko is a highly qualified specialist with many years of experience in the fields of public administration and energy. Throughout his career, Oleksandr has demonstrated a deep understanding of key processes in the areas of law, energy, and municipal infrastructure, as well as the ability to successfully manage large-scale projects at the state level.

In 2023-2024, Oleksandr held the position of Deputy Minister for Community Development, Territories, and Infrastructure of Ukraine, where he continued his work on important infrastructure and energy projects. In this role, he focused on the development and implementation of strategies for the thermal modernization of buildings, district heating and water supply enterprises, and distributed generation projects in communities. He was involved in the implementation of European integration legislation in the field of municipal infrastructure. He participated in the execution of large-scale infrastructure projects and coordinated donor assistance in the area of municipal infrastructure. In addition, Oleksandr actively worked on issues related to regulating the debt crisis in the utility sector, tariff formation in heat supply, including preparing a law on a moratorium on tariff increases during martial law, which protected consumers during this critical period, as well as a package of amendments to this law. He also worked on the Ukraine-EU Plan for 2024-2027. 

Previously, in 2014-2015, he worked at the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine, where he coordinated projects in the field of aviation, property, and port infrastructure development, contributing to the improvement of the country's transport logistics.

Oleksandr Butenko also headed the problem debt recovery direction at the Naftogaz Group. One of his significant achievements was the successful resolution of long-standing debt issues with chemical fertilizer manufacturers, industrial enterprises, and district heating companies, which allowed the state to recover tens of billions of hryvnias, restructure debt, and develop this area of work within the Naftogaz Group. He was also involved in establishing the retail and gas distribution sector and in the recovery of assets lost through illegal means, as well as in the development of legislation in the energy sector. 

Andriy Solomonuk is a highly qualified entrepreneur with extensive experience in creating and developing successful business projects across various industries. Throughout his career, he has built three companies that have become leaders in their respective fields, thanks to his deep market understanding, strategic approach, and commitment to high-quality standards.

Since 2020, Andriy has been managing Tetiyiv Ferma, a company specializing in the production of eco-friendly farm meat and semi-finished products. Under his leadership, the enterprise has grown from a small startup into a large-scale business with modern infrastructure, offering products through its own network of store-cafés.

Andriy is also a co-founder of a chain of gyms in Sofiivska Borshchahivka, which has gained a strong reputation due to its professional infrastructure, high-quality service, and the training of top-level athletes. In addition, he launched a successful business in electrical equipment distribution, which now continues to operate as a family enterprise.

Since 2024, Andriy has been chairing the Tetiyiv Community Development Council, actively promoting projects aimed at regional popularization, supporting entrepreneurship, and improving socio-economic conditions. His work demonstrates a high level of responsibility toward the community and a commitment to sustainable development.

His expertise in building, managing, and scaling businesses significantly strengthens the UIS team, providing valuable insight into the development of small and medium enterprises and serving as an example for young entrepreneurs in Ukraine.