Forbes Ukraine has included Yuriy Ryzhenkov, Chief Executive Officer of Metinvest Group, in its list of the 25 best business leaders in wartime Ukraine.The ranking featured executives from Forbes’ “303 Business Captains” (2024) directory of companies that generated at least UAH 1 billion in revenue in 2024 – no less than in 2022 – and employ a workforce of at least 1,000 people. Eligible top managers cannot own 25% or more of the business and must have assumed their leadership role no later than 1 July 2023.Together with a panel of leading HR experts and executive search and management consultants, the publication carried out a comprehensive assessment of CEOs – from their leadership qualities performance of their companies. Based on the results, it identified 25 leaders with the highest scores, with the threshold for inclusion set at 76 out of 100 points.The overall score consisted of two components: an expert assessment – covering professionalism, leadership and crisis management; a

At the Human Capital Forum in Kyiv, Tetiana Petruk, chief sustainability officer (CSO) at Metinvest Group, spoke about business transformation during the war, the Group’s employee care system amid widespread exhaustion and its approaches to overcoming labour shortages.The forum brought together 17 speakers, including representatives of government, business and the cultural sector, as well as consultants and HR professionals. Participants discussed how to manage human capital effectively during wartime, from HR strategies and leadership to organisational transformation, as well as preparing the economy for recovery. The event was organised by Euroindex.Petruk took part in the Hard Talk session “No Room for Error: Crisis Transformations at Full Speed”. The discussion also featured executives from Ukrposhta and Neqsol Ukraine.Setting priorities in times of changeAccording to Petruk, business transformation during the war is no longer a choice but a necessity. “We are living in a state of

Metinvest is completing the transformation and centralisation of its service function in line with the Group’s business strategy to enhance asset efficiency. In 2023, the Group’s repair enterprises located in Zaporizhzhia, Kryvyi Rih and Kamianske were integrated into the production and administrative processes of the Zaporizhia Casting and Mechanical Works (ZLMZ). As of 1 December 2025, all of the capacity, expertise and experience of these enterprises have been consolidated under the operational management of Metinvest Machinery, a structure that reflects both the specialisation and the scale of the company’s activities.The foundation of Metinvest Machinery is one of the Group’s youngest enterprises – the Zaporizhia Casting and Mechanical Works. The enterprise was established in 2016 on the basis of the mechanical, casting and metal structures shops of Zaporizhstal. In 2023, the plant expanded its production base through the integration of the Kryvyi Rih Machining and Repair Plant,

Metinvest Polytechnic continues to strengthen Ukraine's human capital: university lecturer Maryna Derzhevetska has been awarded the KRASP-Elsevier fellowship in Poland and is conducting a project focused on financial literacy among young people for the country’s post-war recovery. Her research integrates financial literacy, digital technologies, and practical skills that help students and young people effectively contribute to Ukraine's economic revival. Maryna Derzhevetska, Head of the Department for International Cooperation and Projects and Associate Professor at the Department of Digital Technologies and Project-Analytical Solutions, has become a fellow of the KRASP-Elsevier programme, one of Poland's most prestigious initiatives supporting Ukrainian scholars. Her candidacy was chosen through a competitive process, highlighting the international recognition of her professional experience and scholarly achievements.This year, Maryna Derzhevetska is working at Cracow University of E

Metinvest Polytechnic continues to strengthen global connections that foster a modern educational and research environment and open the door to cutting-edge global engineering technologies. Another important step in this direction was the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Spanish engineering company SARRALLE, which implements innovative solutions for the steelmaking and industrial sectors in various countries around the world.During a working meeting in Azpeitia, Spain, representatives of Metinvest Polytechnic and SARRALLE formally exchanged signed copies of the document. The Memorandum was signed by the university’s Rector, Oleksandr Povazhnyi, and the company’s co-owner and Chief Financial Officer, Unai Larrañaga Elorza. Metinvest Group was represented at the meeting by Ihor Navolniev, university ambassador and postgraduate student at Metinvest Polytechnic, and Ivan Volovnenko, lead process engineer at the Engineering and Technology Department of Metinvest Sichsteel’s

We hear it all the time: being able to provide first aid is vital. This information is not new, but it is always relevant. That is why Zaporizhstal systematically trains its employees so that they can act quickly and confidently in critical situations.Last year, first aid response teams were formed at the plant. They included employees who attended two-day intensive courses and were trained to provide emergency assistance in case of sudden deterioration of health or various types of injuries before the arrival of medical personnel. In 2025, 214 employees who are members of the first aid teams underwent six hours of retraining with certified instructors from the Ukrainian Red Cross Society.The retraining program includes a short theoretical part, where the basics of anatomy and physiology, types of injuries and emergency conditions are reviewed, as well as practical classes on practicing first aid skills on mannequins and in pairs. The number of first aid response teams is growing. Thi

An important step in returning to civilian life for some veterans at Metinvest’s Iron Ore has been their desire to develop professionally by opening new horizons in their careers. This year, four demobilised employees of the Iron Ore enrolled, under a simplified admission procedure, in bachelor’s programmes at Metinvest Polytechnic, the first private mining and steel-making university in Ukraine.Each veteran has their own motivation and plans for study. Some aim to enhance their professional skills, while others are mastering a new field in order to realise themselves in a new profession. There are also those who chose to study without specific ambitions or plans, instead seeking new sources of life motivation.Among mining employees, the most in-demand study programmes include open-pit mining, value-based business management, and mechanical equipment and systems engineering. Students acquire knowledge remotely in an online format, without interrupting their core work responsibilities.

Zaporizhstal carried out a major overhaul of the mobile unloading system PRK-5 wagon tippler. This equipment is responsible for unloading of concentrate, sinter ore, coke, and lime from wagons. Nearly 250 wagons, around 70 tonnes each, pass through it daily. According to the plan, the repair was scheduled to take seven days. However, thanks to the effective organization of work and the responsible approach of employees, it was completed 12 hours early. Specialists from the metallurgical equipment shop, MSEERS, and blast furnace personnel – up to 70 workers every day – worked at the site. Key tasks included the replacement of drive pinion shafts and gear rims for the rotor turning mechanism, repairs to the movement mechanisms, restoration of the tipping platform metal structures, inspection with partial replacement of mechanical equipment and cabling, repairs to electric motors, and replacement of the tippler rail tracks. Drilling of the gear rims was carried out by ZCMW specialists.FI

Metinvest Group has been ranked among the top five companies in Ukraine with the greatest reputational capital, according to “TOP-100. Ratings of the Largest” and the business outlet Delo.ua.The editorial teams, together with an expert jury, selected 50 companies with the strongest reputations based on their performance in 2025. Nearly 150 companies under Ukrainian jurisdiction – all well known to consumers and the business community – participated in the ranking.The results were determined through a combination of online voting by Delo.ua’s audience and evaluations by the expert jury. The experts assessed each company across a broad set of criteria: from reputation management, resilience to information attacks and consumer loyalty to CSR investment, employer brand quality, corporate communication and effectiveness of state engagement. The jury included leading specialists in reputation management, PR and GR, consulting, communication and media.Metinvest ranked fifth overall. Accordin

We have the will of steel and strength to support the country on its path to victory. During the full-scale war, the Metinvest Group team has become a reliable pillar for the country and its citizens. We support the army, take care of civilians and our employees, and maintain production at our enterprises so that Ukraine's economy remains stable even in the most difficult times. Learn more about the past week's news and events in Metinvest's traditional digest.1Metinvest tops ranking of Ukraine's largest private companies2Metinvest's mining and processing plants help carry out repairs in Hleiuvatka community3New underground steel bunker for civilians built in Ukraine with Metinvest's support4Metinvest named among best employers in Ukraine by The Page5Free painting classes held at "Oplitch Hub" in Zaporizhzhia 6Metinvest Polytechnic presented career opportunities for Zaporizhzhia's young people 7Comprehensive war risk management training conducted at Kamet Steel