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UkrOboronProm defense conglomerate launches open search for new CEO

2 September 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

2 September 2026

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regulatory

◆ Sectors

Defense Tech

◆ Geography

Ukraine

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Fusion42 · 3 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

UkrOboronProm, Ukraine's state-owned defense conglomerate, has launched an open, transparent search for a new CEO following the resignation of Herman Smetanin after an ammunition depot explosion incident. The selection process will be conducted by Amrop Partnership, an international executive search firm, aiming to restore leadership and safety compliance within the company.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Defense Tech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You need to watch how leadership changes at UkrOboronProm may alter procurement and compliance priorities; new management could open access points for suppliers focused on safety and regulation.

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