EP 015 "Caught in the Crossfire: A Security Professional's Personal Account of Surviving Putin's Invasion in Ukraine" by Andrii Lukashenko

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Andrii Lukashenko BIO

Andrii Lukashenko is a security and risk management professional with over a decade of experience in managing security and crisis situations. He has worked in various leadership roles for international organizations, private companies, and academic institutions.

In November 2022, Lukashenko founded Smart Risk Solutions, Ukraine, a security consulting firm that specializes in travel risk management, crisis management, and security consulting. With his team of experienced consultants, analysts, and international partners, he provides support to clients facing risks that could affect their business.

Prior to founding Smart Risk Solutions Ukraine, Lukashenko worked as a National Security Officer for the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine from September 2018 to October 2022. In this role, he was responsible for ensuring the safety and security of mission members and visitors, monitoring the security situation in the area of responsibility, and proposing appropriate mitigating measures. He also developed and maintained security-related documents, including the Mission Security Plan and Mission Evacuation Plan, and coordinated with national and international security providers to ensure maximum security coordination and information sharing.

From 2014 to 2018, Lukashenko served as the Acting Supervisor of Duty Room - National Executive Officer for the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine. In this role, he liaised between various departments within the mission, including procurement, asset management, transport, and finance, and maintained effective staff/management relations. He also served as a focal point with various companies and government agencies, including the Ukrainian helicopters and the Security service of the Kyivstar.

Prior to his work with the OSCE, Lukashenko worked as the Director of the International Institute of Forensic Expertise in Kyiv, where he organized and directed the work of the institute. He also served as the Chief Expert of the Legal Directorate at Raiffeisen Bank AVAL in Kyiv, where he provided legal support on problematic debtors in all regions of Ukraine, prepared documents for transmission to the court, and conducted negotiations with creditors to improve the situation on problem loans.

Andrii Lukashenko has extensive experience in crisis management, security consulting, risk assessment, and emergency preparedness. He is skilled in building effective relationships with national and international security providers and has a strong track record of identifying potential security threats and proposing effective risk management strategies. He has also conducted security training courses and provided security briefings and advisories to staff and management.

Overall, Andrii Lukashenko is a highly skilled security and risk management professional with a proven track record of providing effective security solutions in challenging and complex environments. His leadership, communication, and analytical skills have enabled him to build effective relationships with clients, staff, and security providers, and to provide valuable support in times of crisis.

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