Leadership & Expertise
GIDAFS is governed by a Board of Directors, with leadership responsibilities assigned across research, financial markets, financial security, and regulatory policy. This structure reflects the Institute’s interdisciplinary mission and the need for clear responsibility in its work.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is the Institute’s highest governing body. It sets strategic direction, approves policies and programs, oversees finances, and supervises the work of the Institute’s officers.
The Board comprises Zhanna Dryha, Oleksandr Levchenko, and Liubomyr Kochubei.
Executive Leadership
Zhanna Dryha
President | Member of the Board of Directors
Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor
Zhanna Dryha’s responsibilities encompass the Institute’s strategic leadership, research activities, and international cooperation. Her role includes guiding the development of regulatory approaches and policy work in finance, innovation, and public governance.
Areas of responsibility: research direction; international cooperation; financial and regulatory policy; institutional development.
Oleksandr Levchenko
Director of Financial Markets and Innovation | Member of the Board of Directors
Ph.D. in Economics
Oleksandr Levchenko’s responsibilities cover the banking sector, leasing, nonbank financial institutions, digital assets, and financial technology. His role includes financial market analysis, innovative financial models, and the application of International Financial Reporting Standards within the Institute’s areas of work.
Areas of responsibility: financial markets; banking and leasing; financial innovation; digital assets; financial reporting.
Liubomyr Kochubei
Director of Financial Security, Compliance, and Legal Support | Member of the Board of Directors
Master of Law; Master of Financial and Economic Security
Liubomyr Kochubei’s responsibilities cover financial security, anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism, fraud prevention, and legal support for the Institute’s activities. His role also encompasses research and expert work concerning financial violations and regulatory compliance, including government contracting and public-private partnerships.
Areas of responsibility: financial security; compliance; fraud prevention; legal and regulatory matters; government contracting.
Researchers & Experts
The Institute’s research agenda calls for contributions from specialists in finance, law, accounting, auditing, compliance, and digital technology. We welcome inquiries from researchers and practitioners interested in joint analysis, educational initiatives, or professional discussion.
Advisory Councils & Committees
The Institute’s governing framework allows the Board of Directors to establish advisory boards, academic councils, and committees for fellowship, awards, certification, and other expert functions. The formation and responsibilities of these bodies are determined by the Board in relation to the Institute’s needs.
Collaborate With Our Experts
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