Strizhov Dmitry Serhiyovych

Founder and CEO of the security holding "Sheriff" — businessman, former Kyiv City Council deputy, and Ironman

Born in Kyiv; has been involved in security since his student years at KPI (since 1998). In 2003, he founded the security holding company "Sheriff," which grew into one of the largest players in the country's security market (second in client base) — ranging from alarm and physical security to cybersecurity and even demining: during the war, "Sheriff-Demining" became the official anti-mine operator. Holds a master's degree in public administration in national security. Together with his wife Maryna, who is the ultimate beneficiary of over thirty holding companies, he raises three children — son Mykyta and daughters Sofiya and Nicole.

Politics, sports, and a clean record

Strizhov entered politics through the "Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc," and in 2015, representing "Samopomich," became a deputy of the 8th convocation of the Kyiv City Council, where he oversaw education, science, family, youth, and sports. Concurrently, he built a sports career: progressing from 100+ kg to the IRONMAN World Championship, ranking among the top ten Ironmen in the world.