Posted on 11/14/2023 10:43:58 AM PST by Ultra Sonic 007
Amsterdam, 14 November 2023 – VEON Ltd. (NASDAQ: VEON, Euronext Amsterdam: VEON), a global digital operator that provides converged connectivity and online services, announces that former U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will join the Board of Directors of VEON’s wholly-owned Ukrainian subsidiary Kyivstar as an independent non-executive director. Secretary Pompeo joins in his capacity as a Partner of Impact Investments, a newly established US-based strategic and financial advisory and investment firm which seeks to develop long-term partnerships with the world’s leading companies across a range of industries and geographies.
In addition, VEON Group CEO Kaan Terzioglu has been appointed as Chair of the Kyivstar Board of Directors.
These changes to Kyivstar’s Board of Directors reflect VEON’s commitment to Ukraine and to the recovery and reconstruction of the country. As previously announced, VEON has committed USD 600 million in investments in Ukraine over the next three years alongside the launch of its “Invest in Ukraine NOW!” initiative, inviting other international companies to commit to Ukraine’s rebuilding. With a commitment to providing services in Ukraine, VEON has exited Russia, announcing the completion of the sale of its Russian subsidiary on 9 October 2023.
“VEON has made the clear choice to serve Ukraine through its wholly owned subsidiary Kyivstar, whose heroes have kept Ukraine and Ukrainians connected through the darkest days of war and who continue to serve Ukraine by maintaining 94% mobile network availability,” said Kaan Terzioglu, VEON Group CEO and Kyivstar Board Chair. “I am delighted to welcome Secretary Pompeo to the Board of this outstanding company, that he joins with strong support from our various US stakeholders. We look forward to the knowledge and experience that Secretary Pompeo will contribute to Kyivstar as an active and independent member of the Kyivstar Board.”
“I proudly join VEON and Kyivstar in their extraordinary service to the people of Ukraine by providing essential connectivity and digital services in health, education, business growth and entertainment. I also applaud Kyivstar’s parent company VEON for its leadership in investing in Ukraine with their own long-term commitment and their ‘Invest in Ukraine NOW!’ initiative,” said Mike Pompeo, Former U.S. Secretary of State and Kyivstar Independent Director. “It is through private enterprise and investments that Ukraine will secure its economic future and success, and I look forward to contributing to this laudable effort.”
Secretary Pompeo is a Partner of Impact Investments, a newly established US-based strategic and financial advisory and investment firm which is dedicated to advising, investing in and partnering with the world’s leading strategic companies across a range of industries and geographies. Impact will be supporting the management of Kyivstar and its parent company VEON in a number of key strategic initiatives regarding Ukraine.
Secretary Pompeo served as the 70th U.S. Secretary of State from 2018 to 2021 and the sixth Director of the Central Intelligence Agency from 2017 to 2018. Secretary Pompeo also represented the state of Kansas in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2011 to 2017 and was the CEO of Thayer Aerospace from 1996 to 2006. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School.
Bah, title should have read [Ukrainian subsidiary], not [Ukrainian subsidy].
Rewarded, paid, direct CIAs continued Ukraine corruption...
“Why is the former Secretary of State and the former head of the CIA joining the board of directors of a Ukrainian telecom company?”
We all know the answer to that one. “Hey, if Brandon and his evil spawn can get rich off Ukrainian corruption without repercussions, so can I.”
I’m deeply disappointed that Pompeo did this. I thought he was a smart man.
My thoughts exactly.
I am disappointed in him.
“Why is the former Secretary of State and the former head of the CIA joining the board of directors of a Ukrainian telecom company?”
Because the US Congress allows it.
Myself, I want all former government employees barred from foreign employment for at least 20 years or more. Lifetime if such a thing will stand up in court.
Why not...BOD are advisory at best. He’s a watchful eye...and he’s a good guy. Go after a Dem...
Relax, Q said we.should “trust Kansas”
Stop this creation of fake news and go after a Dem...
No difference between Pubs and Dems, just two sides of the same coin.
He is now a Foreign Agent.
Register.
Why in the world should someone who was **the head of the CIA** be exempt from criticism?
Why shouldn’t he be criticized for an apparent conflict of interest regarding his positions on American foreign policy?
AND bar all ex DOD brass and officials from going to work for defense contractors for five or ten years after they leave the service.
“AND bar all ex DOD brass and officials from going to work for defense contractors for five or ten years after they leave the service.”
Amen to that!
Thanks for the ping! I’ve said for years that this guy Pompeo is a “deep state” globalist tool.
Collecting his 30 pieces of silver.
Also, I find it somewhat suspicious that there’s very little public information regarding this “Impact Investments” firm that Pompeo is ostensibly a partner of.
No website, no news article, nothing.
“Newly-established” by who, I wonder?
He was appointed by Trump and was there for only a short time.
“BOD are advisory at best”
Sure. Just ask Hunter B about his “advisory” role on the Burisma BOD.
And ask Al Gore about his “advisory” role on the Apple BOD. “Al Gore Accused of Abusing His Spot on Apple’s Board for Personal Gain.” The former vice president is accused of influencing Apple’s board to enhance his own green investments.
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