DTEK CEO Maxim Timchenko discusses leadership in crisis and Ukraine's energy resilience at the Eurelectric conference

DTEK CEO Maxim Timchenko recently gave an interview at the Eurelectric conference, sharing insights on leadership during wartime and the resilience of Ukraine's energy sector. The "Powering Ukraine amidst war" interview offered a unique perspective on managing critical infrastructure under extreme circumstances.

Timchenko highlighted the unprecedented challenges that Ukraine's energy sector faces, including attacks that destroyed 90% of the country's thermal power generation capacity. Despite these obstacles, he emphasized his confidence in DTEK's strategy and the unwavering spirit of its workforce.

Key points from the interview included:

Addressing the personal aspect of leadership, Timchenko shared, "The hardest thing is how you speak to your people. You should come to these people and bring them confidence that it's possible to restore, that you'll be back, that their children should stay here because this power station will be operational."

Timchenko's leadership approach combines strategic planning with empathetic communication, ensuring that DTEK survives the current war and emerges stronger. He expressed confidence in Ukraine's ability to overcome current obstacles, stating, "I am more confident than two years ago. Because we learned. We learned how to face all these challenges."

For more details and to watch the full interview, please visit the original material on Eurelectric's YouTube.