Mykhailo Pyrtko was born in Lviv region, Ukraine.
He studied at Lopatyn Secondary School. He obtained higher education at Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, where he earned a Specialist degree in Law (2013) and a Master’s degree in Finance (2015). He continued his postgraduate studies in the history of law.
In 2021, Mykhailo Pyrtko earned a PhD in Law at Ivan Franko National University of Lviv.
In 2023, he obtained a Master’s degree in Electrical Power Engineering and Energy Security.
Fluent in Ukrainian, English, Spanish, and Russian.
Mykhailo Pyrtko began his professional career as a lawyer in Lviv and Kyiv, specializing in corporate and tax law. He later headed legal departments, overseeing investment deals and protecting business interests.
Between 2013 and 2018, he served as CEO in various companies, responsible for strategic planning, partner negotiations, and financial management.
From 2016 to 2019, he led a group of companies engaged in the construction of solar power plants, equipment supply, and legal support for energy projects.
Since 2021, he has chaired the supervisory board of the venture fund Kharrikein, which invests in real estate and energy projects.
Since 2016, he has been actively involved in renewable energy projects, including:
In 2020, he obtained a license to practice law. His main areas of legal expertise include:
He has participated in international projects and negotiations with companies from the EU, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and China. His work has included legal support for investments and facilitating dialogue between foreign investors and Ukrainian businesses or government institutions.
He has provided consulting services on tax, administrative, and banking matters, helping businesses adapt to Ukrainian legislation and reduce risks. In this capacity, he has often acted as a mediator between international partners and the Ukrainian market, contributing to joint project implementation and investment attraction.
Married, father of two children.
