Lviv Business School, a part of Lviv-based Ukrainian Catholic University, held its first Business Credo discussion on Feb. 3 at Kyiv’s Opera Hotel.
The guest speaker at the event, the first of what are to be regular discussions on business topics, was Borys Gudziak, rector and head of the Ukrainian Catholic University.
Born in the U.S. of Ukrainian roots, educated in Europe and active in Ukraine, Gudziak’s talk focused on “the price of honor” in Ukraine, the nation’s business environment and society in general. Widespread corruption experienced by Ukrainians in both education and business was discussed.
“In the short-term, corruption is an easy way to get past difficult Ukrainian realities, barriers and bureaucracy. But in the long term, this process is destructive,” Gudziak said.
The event was attended by more than 100 young Ukrainian professionals, top managers and politicians, including former Prime Minister Yuriy Yekhanurov.
Natalia Popovych, president of Kyiv-based public relations firm PRP Group, moderated the event.
