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Ivan BakanovFirst Deputy Head of the Security Service of Ukraine and Head of the Main Directorate for Combating Corruption and Organized Crime
Date of Birth: 02.05.1975
Country:  Ukraine |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Business Career
- Political Appointments
- Member of the Security and Defense Council
- Suspension
- Military Rank
- Family
Early Life and Education
Ivan Bakanov was born in the city of Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine. He attended school alongside Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who later became the president of Ukraine. Bakanov graduated from the Hetman Kyiv National Economic University in 1997 and the Academy of Labor, Social Relations, and Tourism in 2006, earning a degree in Law, Advocacy, and Prosecution.
Business Career
From 2013 to 2019, Bakanov held leadership positions at "Kvartal 95" and "Studio Kvartal-95," production companies closely associated with Zelenskyy. He also served as the chairman of the "Servant of the People" political party during the 2017-2019 election campaign.
Political Appointments
In May 2019, President Zelenskyy appointed Bakanov as First Deputy Chairman of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), overseeing anti-corruption and organized crime investigations. He was subsequently appointed as Acting Chairman of the SBU and then as Chairman by the Verkhovna Rada in August 2019.
Member of the Security and Defense Council
Bakanov was appointed to the National Anti-Corruption Policy Council in July 2019. In 2022, he became a member of the Headquarters of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, a key decision-making body during the Russian-Ukrainian War.
Suspension
On July 17, 2022, Bakanov was suspended from his duties as SBU Chairman by President Zelenskyy.
Military Rank
Bakanov was granted the rank of Lieutenant in May 2019 to facilitate access to classified information.
Family
Bakanov is married to Oksana Lazarenko, a Russian citizen. They have one son, Artur.
