Who we are
Who we are

CFC Big Ideas: A Global Consultancy
Established in 2002, CFC Big Ideas is one of the oldest Ukrainian business consultancies headquartered in Kyiv, Ukraine. We have a proven track record of guiding governments, media organizations, and leading companies in sectors like technology, banking, and pharmaceuticals

Our Expertise:
  • Government Relations (GR)
  • Strategic Advisory
  • Public Relations (PR)
  • Strategic Communications
  • Business Development

Global Recognition:
CFC Big Ideas is a globally recognized leader in the field. We were the first Ukrainian company to receive prestigious awards like SABRE and Cannes Lions, confirming the exceptional quality of our work.

Global Reach:
While our core team is based in Kyiv, we maintain a strong global presence with representatives in the USA, UK, Poland, Spain, and other key markets.

Mission
Mission
We create Big Idea solutions to propel companies, governments and organizations to a new more advanced level of their development.
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Vision
Vision
We work on projects with the potential of creating a global WOW-impact while carrying real social value.
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Values
Values
We commit to projects and collaborations designed to bring positive impact to society. Achieving such positive impact constitutes our core value.
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Our History
2025
2025

2025 – CFC Big Ideas enters a new growth phase with updated leadership and an expanded international agenda, including presence at Milipol Paris 2025, WEB Summit 2025 and AUSA, and organizing Ukraine’s National Pavilion at COP30 in Belém to bring Ukraine’s climate and security priorities to the global stage.

2025
2024
2024

2024 – CFC Big Ideas expands its Ukraine-focused advisory work and strengthens its Government Relations practice. The company releases the Ukraine Investment Roadmap 2024 as a practical guide for international partners and investors, and scales partnerships with Google Ukraine and USAGM through AI, digital education, and media training programs designed to build capacity and support effective international communications.

2024
2023
2023

2023 – CFC Big Ideas continues to grow combining commercial projects for its clients in Ukraine, Arab Gulf and other countries with pro-bono activities aimed at helping Ukraine get its messages across to the international media.

2023
2022
2022

2022 – the company mobilizes itself against the Russian aggression, shifts toward all-remote work, and diversified geographically, with its team members now located in Ukraine, European countries, the Middle East, and Africa.

2022
2021
2021

2021 – CFC Big Ideas organizes Davos Energy Week, aimed at drawing the attention of global business leaders to acute issues in the energy industry.

2021
2020
2020

2020 — CFC Big Ideas organizes the first ever Global Inclusion Online Forum, worlds biggest online event dedicated to Diversity & Inclusion.

2020
2019
2019

2019 — CFC Consulting rebrands to CFC Big Ideas. The change of name is accompanied by a fundamental revision of the company’s mission, vision and values. The new brand highlights our focus on international Big Idea projects.

2019
2018
2018

2018 — CFC Consulting becomes a PR Partner and general contractor for the first-ever Ukraine House Davos, organized on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum.

2018
2017
2017

2017 — CFC Consulting becomes an official PR Partner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 held in Kyiv.

2017
2015
2015

2015 — CFC launches LeeMas Jewelry rebranding campaign together with Damas, Middle East’s leading jewelry retailer.

2015
2014
2014

2014 — CFC co-founds Ukraine Crisis Media Center (UCMC), an NGO and press center aimed at amplifying Ukraine’s voice internationally and countering anti-Ukrainian propaganda in the international media. The initiative comes about shortly after Russia has occupied the Crimean Peninsula and orchestrated military conflict in the East of Ukraine.

2014
2013
2013

2013 — CFC Consulting sets up an office in Dubai, UAE, and starts providing services for large foreign companies willing to penetrate the GCC market.

2013
2012
2012

2012 — Ahead of the finals of the European Football Championship taking place in Ukraine and Poland in June-July 2012, CFC Consulting and CNN International run a series of promotional campaigns raising awareness about Ukraine in the world.

2012
2010
2010

2010 — CFC Consulting develops the first-ever brand strategy and brand book for Ukraine, commissioned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

2010
2008
2008

2008 — CFC Consulting becomes the exclusive representative of CNN International in Ukraine and Belarus.

2008
2006
2006

2006 — CFC signs a contract with Telenor to provide public relations consulting in an ongoing corporate dispute between Telenor and Altimo(Alfa Group) and Ukraine’s biggest mobile operator, Kyivstar. While some unethical practices were resorted to by the opponent’s side, CFC Consulting was recognized as having carried out the most professional PR campaign of 2007 (according to an expert poll by Profi, a weekly magazine).

2006
2005
2005

2005 — The PBN Company, Mark Studio and CFC Consulting jointly participate in a tender by the Foreign Ministry designed to improve Ukraine’s image abroad. Through backroom machinations and violations, the tender is awarded to an unknown company from Kharkiv. CFC Consulting sues the Ministry, which results in a case that becomes known internationally.

2005
2005
2005

2005 — CFC Consulting contributes to Eurovision Song Contest 2005 as an official PR Partner. The company provides media relations services and carries out a series of projects to raise awareness about Ukraine among Eurovision fans across the globe.

2005
2004
2004

2004 — Supported by CFC Consulting, Ruslana wins Eurovision 2004 in Turkey and brings Eurovision 2005 to Kyiv, Ukraine.

2004
2003
2003

2003 — At the initiative of CFC Consulting, Ukraine’s National Television Company joins the European Broadcasting Union (EBU)and receives the right to be represented at the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) for the first time in history.

2003
2002
2002

2002CFC Consulting, a private LLC is officially established as a commercial entity. A successor to the Club of Five Continents, an NGO established by Gennadiy Kurochka, CFC Consulting offers services in public affairs and focuses on delivering projects for Ukraine’s international image.

2002
Partners and Clients Testimonials
Rina Goldenberg Lynch, Director at The Big Fish Academy

We enjoyed the fruitful cooperation with CFC Big Ideas as the organizers of the Global Inclusion Online Forum. We hope to contribute to the further promotion of diversity and inclusion practices in the corporate world!

Rina Goldenberg Lynch, Director at The Big Fish Academy
Ujihara Takaaki, The First Secretary, Embassy of Japan in Ukraine

During the period of cooperation, the CFC Big Ideas team has demonstrated their high professionalism, operational efficiency, as well as desire to provide individual approach in solution of arising matters. CFC Big Ideas has proved themselves as a reliable, resourceful and diligent partner with excellent organizational and time management skills.

Ujihara Takaaki, The First Secretary, Embassy of Japan in Ukraine
Artem Panchenko, Senior Public Policy Manager at Uber

CFC’s expertise in government relations and stakeholder management is particularly important during the productive collaboration with Uber in key regulatory discussions with the government and legislature.

Artem Panchenko, Senior Public Policy Manager at Uber
Andriy Boytsun, Independent corporate governance consultant, founder and editor of the Ukrainian SOE Weekly

Since 2020, CFC Big Ideas has been a vital partner to Ukrainian SOE Weekly, significantly boosting our visibility, improving communication with our audience, and solidifying our position as the leading resource on state-owned enterprises, corporate governance, and privatisation in Ukraine.

Andriy Boytsun, Independent corporate governance consultant, founder and editor of the Ukrainian SOE Weekly
Dmytro Derkach, Director General of Yuria-Pharm

We needed a professional communications company to help us set strategy and direction around our messaging amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The CFC team has helped us implement a number of communications activities aimed at helping doctors and patients stay safe and healthy. We have found the CFC team to be extremely professional and a pleasure to work with.

Dmytro Derkach, Director General of Yuria-Pharm
Ruqaiah Al-Jizawi, CIO and Board Member at Al Foadia Group

We were very pleased with the IT tour organized by CFC Big Ideas in November 2021. Our business meetings were successful as everything was thoughtfully planned and arranged, and the company’s team was very professional. I will highly recommend CFC Big Ideas because this tour exceeded all the expectations.

Ruqaiah Al-Jizawi, CIO and Board Member at Al Foadia Group
Core team
Marko Pleskanov
Marko Pleskanov
Project Manager
Hryhorii Liubchenko
Hryhorii Liubchenko
Project Assistant
Vladyslava Denysenko
Vladyslava Denysenko
Business Development Manager
Yevheniia Sobolieva
Yevheniia Sobolieva
Project Manager
Vasyl Oreshkin
Vasyl Oreshkin
Project Manager
Nataliia Skopich
Nataliia Skopich
Finance Director
Gennadiy Kurochka
Gennadiy Kurochka
Founder and Managing Partner
Yuriy Sak
Yuriy Sak
Partner — Director of Special Projects
Iryna Borovets
Iryna Borovets
Strategic Advisor
Denys Ganzha
Denys Ganzha
CEO
Nadia Pahava
Nadia Pahava
Strategic Consultant
Yevhen Petrov
Yevhen Petrov
Head of Business Development
Oles Dmytrenko
Oles Dmytrenko
Senior GR Manager
Anna Brik
Anna Brik
HR Advisor
Nadia Pahava
Nadia Pahava
Strategic Advisor
Yevhen Petrov
Yevhen Petrov
Project Director
Sofia Bilenko
Sofia Bilenko
Head of Global Projects
Oleksandr Andrieiko
Oleksandr Andrieiko
Senior Project Manager
Mykhailo Kats
Mykhailo Kats
Senior Project Manager
Dmytro Chernohod
Dmytro Chernohod
Senior Project Manager
Oleksandra Mamchii
Oleksandra Mamchii
Project Assistant
Polina Diachenko
Polina Diachenko
Project Manager
Oleksandra Mamchii
Oleksandra Mamchii
Project Manager
Want to join our team?

If you want to join CFC Big Ideas, please send your CV to [email protected]

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Contacts
Kyiv Office
Kyiv Office
8, Kostyolna Street, 6th floor Kyiv, 01001, Ukraine
Kyiv Office
8, Kostyolna Street, 6th floor Kyiv, 01001, Ukraine
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