Valentyn Povroznyuk performs functions of an Economist at The Bleyzer Foundation. He joined the team in spring of 2012. His economic research interests lie in the field of SME sector development and investment climate improvement through implementation of macroeconomic reforms.

   Before joining The Bleyzer Foundation team Mr. Povroznyuk was an analyst at the UNDP/EU Blue Ribbon Analytical and Advisory Centre in Ukraine. His responsibilities included macroeconomic policy, regulatory policy, and private sector development. Mr. Povroznyuk holds a Bachelor of Economics and Entrepreneurship and a Masters of Finance from the National University of Ostroh Academy in Ostroh, Ukraine and a Maters in Economics from the Consortium for Research and Continuing Education in Economics in Turin, Italy.