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Denys Yurchenko 🇺🇦
Angel Investor, advisor, formerly Apple and Samsung Team Leader
Denys Yurchenko is the Country Director for Ukraine and the Baltics at Haier, a leading global home appliance and consumer electronics company. He has a robust background in the technology sector, having spent 15 years in prominent roles at major companies such as Apple and Samsung.
Professional Background
Yurchenko's career began at Samsung Electronics, where he served as the Head of Sales for the Home Appliances division from December 2003 to December 2010. During his tenure, he significantly grew sales and established market leadership in several product categories across Ukraine, Belarus, and Moldova.
Following his time at Samsung, he joined Apple Inc. as the Country Manager for Ukraine and CIS from December 2010 to May 2018. In this role, he managed Apple's business across 11 emerging markets, achieving substantial growth and expanding the company's presence in various sales channels.
Since March 2019, Yurchenko has been with Haier, focusing on driving growth in the Ukrainian and Baltic markets. His expertise lies in developing business strategies, building distribution channels, and leading multinational teams to achieve business objectives.
Education and Skills
Yurchenko holds an MBA in Economics from Kyiv National Economics University and a degree in International Relations from Odessa I.I. Mechnikov National University. He is proficient in multiple languages, including Ukrainian, Russian, English, and has limited proficiency in Greek.
Investment and Advisory Roles
In addition to his corporate roles, Yurchenko is involved in advising and investing in startups, particularly in sectors like IoT, AI, Machine Learning, VR, and Blockchain, aiming to foster innovation and improve efficiency across various industries, including tourism, automotive, and finance.1
