Kyiv Post’s Best of Kyiv 2010: George Logush
George Logush, vice president of Kraft Foods, is an American of Ukrainian roots. He says Ukraine has always been a “great laboratory” for demonstrating how business can succeed and give back to society.
As head of Kraft’s operations in 12 countries in the region headquartered in Kyiv, Logush has shown that investors can expand and succeed in Ukraine – even in times of crisis. He saw net revenue jump 23 percent in 2010 to $500 million. He has led a number of charity and public initiatives.
Together with his wife, Tetyana, he has managed a popular literary competition, now in its 10th year.
Logush was recently re-elected to the board of the American Chamber of Commerce, which represents 650 companies, and is consistently ranked one of Ukraine’s top chief executive officers.
Other nominees were:
Nick Piazza is chief executive officer of BG Capital.
Jorge Intriago, Ernst & Young Ukraine partner, is a former adviser to economy ministers and a longtime board member of the European Business Association.
Bjoern Stendel is managing director of Viterra Ukraine.
