Named as the leading candidate for the position of NBU head

Named as the leading candidate for the position of NBU head

The position of head of the National Bank of Ukraine, after the dismissal of Valeria Hontareva, could be taken by the current head of PrivatBank, Oleksandr Shlapak.

This opinion was expressed by People's Deputy from BPP Vadym Denysenko, Politeka reports.

He emphasized that Hontareva became the worst option for Ukraine's banking system and significantly harmed it. In light of this, Hontareva's urgent resignation is necessary.

At the same time, Denysenko clarified that two candidates are currently being considered for the position of NBU head: MP Mykola Katerynchuk and PrivatBank head Oleksandr Shlapak.

"In my opinion, they are both worthy, but Shlapak is better," the deputy summed up.

The parliamentarian also believes that if the appointment of the NBU head is delayed, that would be the worst outcome. In that situation, Hontareva's son could be appointed acting head of the regulator.

As the information portal Znay.ua reported earlier, former ex-prime minister of Ukraine Arseniy Yatsenyuk is being predicted to take the chair of the National Bank. People's deputies assessed the politician's chances of heading the NBU.