CEO Club London

Celebrating Resilience and Partnership: Highlights from Our Evening Gala Reception

We are pleased to reflect on the success of our Evening Gala Reception held during Ukraine Day at the Labour Party Annual Conference. This event, organized by CEO Club London in partnership with BGV Group, on the 24th of September was a remarkable gathering of officials and supporters from both the UK and Ukraine, united in a shared commitment to fostering a strong partnership.

The evening began with inspiring opening speeches from both UK and Ukrainian officials. 
Ukraine was represented by: 
🔸Oleksandr Korniienko, First Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada
🔹Yehor Cherniev, Deputy Chair of the Ukrainian Parliament's National Security, Defence, and Intelligence Committee, Head of the delegation to NATO PA; 
🔸Halyna Vasylchenko, Ukrainian MP

Ukrainian representatives highlighted the resilience and determination of our people in the face of war. Their heartfelt gratitude towards the UK for its unwavering support resonated deeply with all attendees.

UK was represented by:
🔹David Taylor, MP for Hemel Hempstead
UK officials responded with assurances of continued assistance and solidarity, emphasizing the support and admiration that defines our nations’ relationship. The dialogue underscored the importance of collaboration and the collective strength we derive from standing together during difficult times.

The reception featured an exhibition of Ukrainian wartime photographs showing the realities the Ukrainians live in. We extend a special gratitude to Adam Harlampovich who made the exhibition possible and to the amazing photographers Kostiantyn Liberov and Vlada Liberov whose masterpieces were exhibited. 

The resection itself was a big success; it featured a video showing and live music. Among the guests there were Ambassadors to the UK and representatives of the UK diplomatic corp, MPs and representatives of the House of Lords. All the guests received a souvenir from Ukraine. 

We extend our sincere gratitude to all who attended and contributed to this vital exchange of ideas and experiences. Together, we are not just allies but friends, committed to a future of peace and prosperity.

We hope that you enjoyed our Ukrainian hospitality and will join us again next year!

'The Defence of the UK Begins in Ukraine' - Chair of the Defence Committee made a powerful statement at our recent event. 

We are thrilled to share insights from our recent panel discussion, "Security and Prosperity – Delivering a Long-Term UK-Ukraine Strategic Partnership," held during Ukraine Day at the Annual Labour Party Conference on the 24th of September. This event, hosted by CEO Club London in partnership with BGV Group, brought together key voices to explore the enduring collaboration between the UK and Ukraine. 

Among the speakers there were: 
🔸Yehor Cherniev, Deputy Chair of the Ukrainian Parliament's National Security, Defence, and Intelligence Committee, Head of the delegation to NATO PA; 
🔹Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi MP, Chair, Defence Committee; 
🔸Dmytro Natalukha, Chair of the Ukrainian Parliament's Economic Development Committee, Co-chair of the UK-Ukraine Parliamentary Group; 
🔹The Rt Hon Liam Byrne MP, Chair, Business and Trade Committee; 
🔸Serhii Haidaichuk, President and Founder, CEO Club Ukraine/London.
🔹The discussion was moderated by Jade McGlynn, Author and Research Fellow at the Department of War Studies, King’s College London

Our speakers noted that both nations can exchange a wealth of knowledge and innovation. For example, the UK stands to gain invaluable insights from Ukraine's pioneering approaches to military strategy and technological advancements in defence. Conversely, Ukraine can benefit from the UK’s experience in governance and economic development. The speakers emphasized that economic and trade cooperation between the UK and Ukraine has a 150-year history.

A significant theme of our discussion was the importance of solidarity among nations opposing aggression. Strengthening our partnership not only bolsters Ukraine’s resilience but also reinforces the UK’s own security. Together, we can ensure that those who stand against threats are equipped to protect our shared future.

We extend our gratitude to all speakers and participants for their contributions, and we look forward to continuing this critical dialogue.

Classic English humor, a history that truly matters and a relevant discussion is what marked the 17th of September at the CEO Club London. We’ve begun a new season of events with an open discussion “Behind the Scenes at the House of Lords. Strategic and Policy support for Ukraine”. 

Lord Glasman from the Labour Party and Lord Wharton from the Conservative Party came together to be our speakers and represent the House of Lords providing a comprehensive view from the both parties. We’ve discussed the history of the House of Lords and how it formed, the role of the House of Lords in shaping the UK politics, membership of the House. The second part of the discussion covered strategic partnership between the UK and Ukraine, how it can be filled with practical steps to ensure the success, what would be the next steps in cooperation. 

We thank both our speakers for participation and Olyana Gordiyenko for moderating the event!