Bio

Diana Smachtina has been with SigmaBleyzer since its founding in 1993. She is well known in Ukraine as a leading specialist in issues of privatization and stock market development. Ms. Smachtina is one of the organizers and permanent members of the governing council of the Ukrainian Stock Market (UAIB). Under her supervision, SigmaBleyzer participated in a pilot project implemented in Ukraine by USAID and Price Waterhouse. For more than 15 years, Ms. Smachtina has given lectures on economics and management. She is certified in privatization, asset management of investment funds and stock brokerage, and has developed creative approaches to modern education. In 1995, under her supervision and with SigmaBleyzer’s direct participation, UAIB published a directory titled “Investment Business: Professionally from Professionals.” Ms. Smachtina is often asked to appear at conferences and give interviews with the media as an expert on privatization and corporate culture in Ukraine.