Michael Marchuk

🇺🇦 Chief Operating Officer at Ukraine Recovery Fund SICAV, a.s. 🌳 Managing Partner at PAPACKS ⚡ Board member at EMBA European Material Bank 🌿 Managing Director at Ukrainian Hemp Michael thrives at the intersection of sustainability, business growth, and technological innovation, continuously driving impactful change on both corporate and policy levels. Michael is a seasoned executive with a track record of transforming businesses into high-growth international enterprises. With expertise in organizational management and business development, he has played a key role in scaling multiple companies to market capitalizations exceeding €1 billion. Currently, Michael leads one of the fastest-growing businesses in the sustainable packaging industry, spearheading circular economy solutions that connect people, nature, business, and technology. His work is centered on creating scalable, sustainable innovations that drive both economic and environmental value. Beyond corporate leadership, Michael is actively engaged in Ukraine’s energy transition, working to accelerate the country’s shift toward sustainable and renewable energy sources. His focus includes fostering investment in clean energy infrastructure, driving industrial modernization, and aligning Ukraine’s energy sector with global sustainability standards. He is also Chairman of the Board at Ukrainian Hemp®, the country’s largest industrial hemp cooperative, leading initiatives in sustainable agriculture and bio-based industries. Under his leadership, Ukrainian Hemp® is expanding its role in the global market, promoting renewable materials and high-value hemp-derived products.