Photo: Andriy Samusenko, Managing Director of Mondelēz Ukraine
Andriy Samusenko, Managing Director of Mondelēz Ukraine, has been named one of Forbes Ukraine’s Top 25 CEOs. This recognition highlights his effective leadership and ability to steer the company through an exceptionally challenging environment.
Under Andriy Samusenko’s leadership, the company successfully navigated the turbulence of the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to ensure uninterrupted operations during the full-scale war. In 2024, Mondelēz Ukraine completed the full restoration of its factories which had been damaged during the aggressor’s attacks in 2022. The company consistently ranks among Ukraine’s top employers, leading taxpayers, exporters, and best-performing FMCG suppliers.
Commenting on the recognition, Andriy Samusenko said:
“Ukrainian businesses operate under extraordinary pressure, so effective decision-making and team resilience remain critical to success. We must keep searching for opportunities, act with confidence, and trust our teams — there is always a solution.”
The Forbes Ukraine ranking of Top 25 Leaders of Ukrainian Business in Wartime, is based on a comprehensive evaluation methodology. An expert panel reviewed the CEOs of 303 of the country’s largest companies. Financial performance, growth dynamics, leadership competencies, and crisis-management capabilities were key assessment factors. Andriy Samusenko is among the few executives who made the Top 25 CEOs list for the second consecutive publication of the ranking, reinforcing the consistency of his leadership and management performance.
Mondelēz Ukraine also secured a place on Forbes Ukraine’s rating of the 202 largest private companies in the country. Despite challenging external conditions, the company continues to develop the business, grow export operations, and introduce innovations. Mondelēz Ukraine remains committed to supporting its employees, partners, suppliers, and local communities.
About Mondelēz Ukraine
Mondelēz Ukraine has been operating in Ukraine since 1994, offering a diverse portfolio of beloved brands, including Milka, Toblerone, Korona, and Picnic chocolates; Oreo, TUC, and Belvita biscuits; Barni, Milka Choco Bakery, and 7Days cakes and pastries; Lyuks chips; Dirol chewing gum and Halls candies. With production facilities in Trostyanets (Sumy region) and Stari Petrivtsi (Kyiv region), the company employs approximately one thousand people.
For over 30 years, Mondelēz Ukraine has been a leading employer, taxpayer, exporter, and investor in the Ukrainian economy. Learn more at www.mondelezinternational.com/Ukraine.
