Boiko had been serving as Acting CEO of GTSOU since February 7, 2026, succeeding interim head Vladyslav Medvediev. She becomes the company’s first permanent Chief Executive Officer since the dismissal of Dmytro Lyppa in early 2025. The selection process spanned 18 months and was conducted twice before its successful completion.
Statements from the Supervisory Board and Ministry of Energy
Jan Chadam, Acting Chairman of the Supervisory Board, praised Boiko’s performance during her tenure as acting head, emphasizing that the appointment represents a well-considered decision aimed at upholding top-tier corporate governance standards.
Anatoliy Kutsevol, Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine for European Integration, noted that completing the full composition of the Supervisory Board in July 2026 enabled the transparent selection process. He highlighted the continued protection and stable operation of the domestic gas transmission infrastructure as critical priorities moving forward.
Background on Nataliia Boiko
Nataliia Boiko brings over 15 years of experience in the energy sector, public administration, and European integration:
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Education: Graduated from the Faculty of Law at Ivan Franko National University of Lviv and studied at Humboldt University of Berlin, specializing in European and energy law.
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Government Service: Served as Deputy Minister of Energy and Coal Industry of Ukraine for European Integration (2017–2019), leading efforts to harmonize Ukrainian energy legislation with the EU acquis and facilitate market integration. She also served as an energy policy advisor to Ukrainian Prime Ministers.
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Corporate Governance: Held long-standing roles on the Supervisory Board of NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine as a state representative, including serving as Deputy Chairperson of the Board.
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Key Expertise: Focuses on gas market liberalization, cooperation with the Energy Community, regulatory alignment, and international energy partnerships.
