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Serhiy Koretskyy announced the start of an open competition for the position of head of the National Agency on Search, Asset Recovery, and Management of assets obtained from corruption and other crimes (ARMA). The selection invited candidates who have managerial experience, an impeccable reputation, and a willingness to serve the state. This is reported by Glavkom, citing Koretsky's statement.
According to Koretskyy, the selection of the new head of the agency should be conducted on the basis of openness and transparency. He urged everyone with the necessary professional qualities and a willingness to work in the conditions of full-scale war to join the competition.
“I want to announce the start of a transparent and open competition for the selection of the head of ARMA. We invite everyone who has the ability, opportunity, and desire to be useful to the state in this difficult period during the war to participate in this selection,” Koretskyy said.
He emphasized that the future head of ARMA must enjoy the trust of both Ukrainian society and international partners. This criterion, the official called one of the key requirements for the future head of the agency.
“The agency needs a leader whom both society and partners trust,” Koretskyy noted.
He also drew attention to professional and reputational requirements for candidates. According to him, professionals with managerial experience who strive to be useful to Ukraine may participate in the competition. “I invite everyone who has managerial experience, impeccable reputation, and a desire to be useful to their country to participate,” he stressed.
Koretskyy also highlighted the importance of the agency’s effective work during the war. He noted that seized assets should be used in the interests of the state. “During the war, every seized asset must work for the interests of the state,” Koretskyy stated.
As a reminder, 16 April 2026 of this year, the competition committee could not determine a new ARMA head. The only finalist was Viktor Dubovyk, whose candidacy was supported by four of the six committee members. However, the necessary votes from international partners were lacking for appointment. As a result, the competition ended without a winner.
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