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Oleksandr Yakovenko
Oleksandr Yakovenko

Oleksandr Yakovenko

Founder & CEO, TAF Industries

Ukrainian entrepreneur, founder and CEO of TAF Industries — one of the largest manufacturers of FPV kamikaze drones, reconnaissance UAVs, and electronic warfare systems, which provides the Ukrainian army with high-tech solutions.

In 2024, Oleksandr initiated the creation of the Innovation Hub, a private Defense Tech cluster that unites developers, military personnel, and investors to accelerate the implementation of advanced technologies on the battlefield. In addition to TAF Industries, he owns Supramarine, a company offering comprehensive logistics solutions, including air, sea, and rail transportation, and is a co-founder of BraveTech, a company specializing in the import and supply of UAV components as well as providing technical support in this field.

He combines his business activities with charitable work as the founder of the Wave ’91 Foundation, which supports the military, provides units with advanced equipment, and contributes to strengthening Ukraine’s defense capabilities.

For his significant contribution to the development of military technologies and the reinforcement of Ukraine’s defense, Oleksandr has received recognition at the state level. He promotes the development of Ukraine’s defense innovation sector and the creation of a sustainable ecosystem for defense technologies.