Kyiv, Ukraine – The Kyiv School of Economics (KSE), a leading institution dedicated to academic excellence and innovation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Edward V. Marshall as a Senior Advisor to the President of KSE.  Edward assumed the role effective 22 May 2023.

With a distinguished career, Edward brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to KSE. In his role as Senior Advisor, will provide strategic guidance and counsel to the university leadership on matters pertaining to advancing KSE on reconstruction and economic recovery, technology innovation, and national security matters.  His expertise will be instrumental in shaping KSE’s academic programs, Ukrainian veteran student enrollment, research initiatives, development, and global engagement efforts.   Edward will also support KSE’s strategic plans to expand its programing in software engineering, applied artificial intelligence, dual-use and military technology, and cybersecurity.

“We are thrilled to welcome Edward to our university as my new Senior Advisor,” said KSE’s President, Tymofiy Mylovanov.  “With his exceptional leadership and expertise in the national security, financial services, and family office spaces, Edward will play a crucial role in advancing our strategic goals.  Two important goals that will serve as a catalyst for reconstruction after victory of war include developing Ukrainian software engineering talent to expand tech sector growth and developing the next generation of Ukrainian public officials to support democratic, anti-corruption, and economic reforms.”

Edward is the Global Head of the Family Office Group at Dentons, the world’s largest law firm.  He received his MBA from NYU’s Stern School of Business and completed his undergraduate studies at Michigan State University.  Edward began his career in the public sector and previously served at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv.

About KSE:

The Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) is a leading institution committed to fostering academic excellence, innovation, and game-changing research. KSE’s mission is to improve economic, business, and policymaking environments in Ukraine by raising new generations of world-class economists, government leaders, and managers, who will become future transformational leaders. Founded in 1996, KSE’s graduates have become leading economics, public policy, technology, business, and management professionals in Ukraine and beyond. KSE is also a leading institution in advocating market economy reforms in Ukraine through education, and policy research, and outreach. KSE aspires to lay the intellectual groundwork for a robust and forward-thinking Ukrainian economy. The KSE Institute, an analytical center at KSE that specializes in analytics, consulting, research, develops strategies and recommendations for supporting a strong and innovative economy of Ukraine. As one of the most prominent think tanks in Ukraine, The KSE Institute offers consultancy services to the public and private sectors. KSE Foundation, initiated by the Kyiv School of Economics, is a charitable organization that has played a significant role in supporting education and students. However, with the onset of a full-scale invasion, the foundation has expanded its strategic objectives to include saving lives, establishing school shelters, supporting the military, and rebuilding the devastated infrastructure. The KSE Foundation has been recognized as one of the top 5 foundations that have raised the most funds for Ukrainians and the army during the war, according to Forbes Ukraine.