A conversation with Michael Pompeo, former US Secretary of State and Director of the CIA, and currently independent Non-Executive Director of Ukraine’s largest telecommunications provider, Kyivstar.
In this wide-ranging discussion, Secretary Pompeo shared his unique perspectives on the assistance Western allies and businesses provide to Ukraine and the imperative that this should continue in a comprehensive manner.
He also shared with the audience his deep knowledge of work within the US government and insights from Kyivstar, which has played a crucial role in supporting Ukraine’s national resilience by providing critical connectivity and digital infrastructure.
About the speaker
Michael R. Pompeo
Michael R. Pompeo was the 70th US Secretary of State and Director of the CIA, and was elected to four terms in Congress representing a Kansas district. He graduated first in his class from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1986 and served as a cavalry officer in the US Army. He subsequently led two manufacturing businesses in South Central Kansas over nearly a decade.
In association with
Kyivstar
As Ukraine's market-leading operator, Kyivstar maintained network availability above 90% level on average throughout the past two years, supporting the connectivity of not only its own customers but also the broader Ukrainian population. Kyivstar is 100% owned by the international VEON Group.
