I’m a dynamic communications leader with 15+ years shaping corporate reputation, driving strategic narratives, and guiding transformation across private equity, mining, recycling, and industrial services. I advise Boards and CEOs, manage high-stakes crisis communications, and elevate brands across European markets. I build trusted relationships with authorities, communities, and industry partners to strengthen corporate legitimacy and stakeholder alignment. Additionally, I’ve built and led high-performing teams, established communications from scratch, and delivered reputation-shaping results during wartime and major corporate transitions. I’ve led rebranding, EU market entry, and large-scale stakeholder engagement, turning complexity into clear narratives and driving business growth through disciplined operations, data-driven reporting, and cross-functional collaboration.

Anastasiia Bordiug

I’m a dynamic communications leader with 15+ years shaping corporate reputation, driving strategic narratives, and guiding transformation across private equity, mining, recycling, and industrial services. I advise Boards and CEOs, manage high-stakes crisis communications, and elevate brands across European markets. I build trusted relationships with authorities, communities, and industry partners to strengthen corporate legitimacy and stakeholder alignment. Additionally, I’ve built and led high-performing teams, established communications from scratch, and delivered reputation-shaping results during wartime and major corporate transitions. I’ve led rebranding, EU market entry, and large-scale stakeholder engagement, turning complexity into clear narratives and driving business growth through disciplined operations, data-driven reporting, and cross-functional collaboration.

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I’m a dynamic communications leader with 15+ years shaping corporate reputation, driving strategic narratives, and guiding transformation across private equity, mining, recycling, and industrial services. I advise Boards and CEOs, manage high-stakes crisis communications, and elevate brands across European markets. I build trusted relationships with authorities, communities, and industry partners to strengthen corporate legitimacy and stakeholder alignment.

Additionally, I’ve built and led high-performing teams, established communications from scratch, and delivered reputation-shaping results during wartime and major corporate transitions. I’ve led rebranding, EU market entry, and large-scale stakeholder engagement, turning complexity into clear narratives and driving business growth through disciplined operations, data-driven reporting, and cross-functional collaboration.

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Language

English
Advanced
Polish
Intermediate
Ukrainian
Fluent
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

Acting Corporate Communications Director at UMGI (Private Equity Firm)
November 1, 2022 - Present
Led corporate and portfolio communications across 9 businesses in 9 countries, ensured unified narrative and strong brand positioning; built trusted relationships with authorities, communities, and industry bodies; managed high-stakes crisis communications; secured sustained positive media coverage; conducted PR due diligence for new investments; oversaw corporate channels (websites, social media, Wikipedia, Google Maps); managed CEO’s and Board members’ public profiles; directed internal communications; led a 3-person in-house team; participated in Board meetings advising on strategic narrative, transformations, and high-risk issues.
Corporate Communications Manager 2 Recycling Solutions at UMGI (Asset)
January 1, 2019 - July 1, 2021
Led the full spectrum of corporate communications for 4 business units (CCP and metallurgical slag recycling, methane cogeneration, fertilizer production, rare and technical gases supply); managed communications with local authorities, communities and industrial associations; oversaw national and industry media relations; developed brand architecture, including trademarks, visual identities, and corporate style guides; managed corporate-owned channels; designed CSR initiatives; organized internal and external corporate events; produced promotional materials; organized exhibitions and supported the sales team with campaigns and client events.
Chief Operating Officer (Promoted to COO in Nov 2017; Group Head since Jul 2017) at HAVAS PR KYIV
July 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Led development and execution of comprehensive PR strategies and campaigns, including corporate communications, internal communications, brand PR, CSR, crisis management; oversaw HR, finance, marketing, business development, and team performance management; provided strategic supervision and high-level consulting to key corporate clients. Main achievements included tripling the agency’s annual turnover, expanding the team from 4 to 20+ specialists, and restoring profitability; earned industry recognitions including Effie Ukraine finalist and multiple White Square and WOW DONE awards.
Head of Corporate & Public Affairs Department at NGN COMMUNICATION HOLDING
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2017
Oversaw PR and digital communications across corporate, public affairs, and crisis projects; managed media relations, events, content development; led a two-person team and coordinated contractors; handled analysis, planning, and budgeting.
Senior Account Manager at SPN COMMUNICATIONS
November 1, 2012 - September 1, 2016
Led large-scale PR projects, managed strategy development, day-to-day operations, and branding/competitor analysis; supervised a five-person account team; oversaw media relations, events, copywriting, media planning, reporting, budgeting; key clients included Kyivstar, P&G, New Products Group, Center of Dr. Bubnovsky, GE Healthcare.
Account Manager | Publicity Creating at Publicity Creating (PR Agency)
December 1, 2006 - November 1, 2012
Managed PR strategy development and project execution across corporate, brand, and internal communications; supervised account teams and contractors; coordinated media planning and placements; organized press events, international tours, and client participation in industry fairs.

Education

Joint French-Ukrainian Program in Management of International Projects at National Technical University of Ukraine 'Kyiv Polytechnic Institute' and École Centrale de Lyon (France)
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007
Specialist in Management of Foreign Economic Affairs at National Technical University of Ukraine 'Kyiv Polytechnic Institute'
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2006
ESG: Sustainability Leadership Program (DTEK Academy) at DTEK Academy / Kyiv-Mohyla Business School
January 1, 2019 - February 21, 2026
ESG: Sustainability Leadership Program at Kyiv-Mohyla Business School / DTEK Academy
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

ESG Sustainability Leadership Program (DTEK Academy)
January 1, 2019 - February 21, 2026
ESG Sustainability Leadership Program
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment