An Advisory Board has been established under the Independent Anti-Corruption Commission. It includes both Ukrainian and foreign experts. According to NAKO’s statute, members of this Board will provide expert consultations and partnership proposals in the organization’s areas of work, participate in NAKO events, and discuss current issues and plans.
The Board includes:
- Oleksandra Matviichuk — a Ukrainian human rights defender, head of the Center for Civil Liberties, and one of the most influential human rights advocates in Eastern Europe. For many years, she has been documenting war crimes, persecution, and human rights violations, promoting justice reforms, and participating in international advocacy campaigns. In 2022, together with the Center for Civil Liberties, she became a Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Matviichuk speaks at leading global institutions, drawing attention to Russia’s crimes against Ukraine and advocating for the necessity of international accountability for them.
- Sevgil Musaieva — a Ukrainian journalist, editor-in-chief of Ukrainska Pravda, one of the key figures in contemporary Ukrainian media. She specializes in topics of corruption, oligarchic influence, and political processes, and has many years of experience in investigative journalism and media management. Musaieva is a recipient of international awards in the field of freedom of speech, actively gives lectures and provides commentary for global publications, representing the Ukrainian context on the global stage.
- Andrzej Fałkowski — a retired Polish Lieutenant General, former Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces, expert on NATO and EU security policy, and Doctor of Economics. He has over 40 years of military service experience, including 14 years in NATO and U.S. structures. He specializes in national defense, international security policy, defense sector financing, and strategic planning. As a strategic advisor, Fałkowski has contributed to reforms of Ukraine’s defense sector, particularly within the advisory council under the Ministry of Defense.
- Michel Yakovleff — a retired French Major General. Throughout his 40 years of military service, he held key positions in NATO headquarters, in the Alliance’s Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF), and at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE). He participated in strategic planning and coordination of military operations in Europe. He currently serves as an analyst in French media, notably commenting on the situation regarding Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Decisions regarding the appointment of individuals to positions as members of NAKO’s Advisory Board are made by NAKO’s board at regular meetings. The term of office for Advisory Board members is two years with the possibility of extension for another two years.
The NAKO team welcomes the members of the Advisory Board and thanks them for their willingness to provide expert support.