Managing Partner & President, PJSC “Toronto-Kyiv”
Private Joint Stock Company «Toronto-Kyiv» owns and operates the largest and one of the finest mixed-use Real Estate Properties in Ukraine called «Toronto-Kyiv» Complex, which is strategically located in the heart of the historical & business district of the Capital just across of the landmark St. Nicolas Catholic Cathedral. «Toronto- Kyiv» Complex consists of Class A Office Premises, Retail Space, Restaurant Areas, first time in Ukraine five floors underground parking, and Hotel with the brand Holiday Inn Kyiv managed by the InterContinental Hotels Group (http://www.ihg.com/). Class “A” business center, which, historically, had become home for numerous reputable International corporations such as Mars, Wrigley, Royal Canin, MacPaw and Glencore, contains high-end office premises that were fitted out according to latest green standards with first LEED GOLD Certificate in Ukraine. Also, Holiday Inn Kyiv is part of the Green Engage, IHG green initiative program that is developed based on the LEED principles. Moreover, Complex is home to one of the most beautiful courtyards Kyiv with an incredible view to the Cathedral and has already become the place for various prestigious events & happenings such as the annual ELLE Style Award 2015 and Canada Day Celebration.
In addition to PJSC «Toronto-Kyiv», Yuriy Kryvosheya holds executive positions in a number of other companies, some of which he helped to establish. As the matter of fact, Mr. Kryvosheya is a co-Founding Shareholder & Partner of Yakaboo (www.yakaboo.ua), which is one of the largest e-commerce companies in Ukraine.
Furthermore, Yuriy Kryvosheya holds the position of the Head of the Supervisory Board of PromPrylad (https://promprylad.ua/), which is a true Innovation Center with the successful implementation of the impact investing model, and with the support of the reputable International Community the Project is becoming a game changer in various industries & directions, including new economy, education, hospitality & urban design. Also, Mr. Kryvosheya is the co-Founder & Partner of KC Hospitality Solutions (KCHS), which is the boutique firm specializing in hospitality development covering all phases of hotel project & numerous aspects of the hospitality establishment.
In parallel to his business & entrepreneurial activity, Yuriy Kryvosheya serves as Vice-President and a Member of the Board of Directors of Canada Ukraine Chamber of Commerce (https://cucc.ca/ ). Moreover, Yuriy is the co-founder of the HTL Ukraine, a non-profit organization aimed at the strategic development of the hospitality & tourism sectors of Ukraine. As well, Yuriy Kryvosheya is the Chairman of the Expert Council at the International Institute of Business (https://iib.com.ua/ua/ ) and Real Estate Business School (REBS), where he is also a Lecturer in one of the areas of the educational program for training real estate and development specialists.
Y. Kryvosheya is also a member of the Supervisory Board of the CF “Soborna Ukraine”, which systematically cares for the children and/or families of fallen servicemen and servicewomen; a member of the Advisory Board of the GO “DOLADU”, which takes care of the rehabilitation of our military and veterans. In addition, Yuriy Kryvosheya is a member and co-owner of the CEO Club Ukraine.
Yuriy Kryvosheya has graduated from the Carroll School of Management at Boston College with majors in Finance; Operations & Strategic Management; and International Business. Upon returning to Ukraine, and before moving into his own business, Mr. Kryvosheya joined International Finance Corporation (www.ifc.org), private arm of the World Bank, where he had participated in transactions focused in financing sound projects, such as Hyatt Regency Kyiv, in various segments of the Ukrainian economy.