Denys Chernyshov
Denys Chernyshov | |
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| Born | July 11, 1974 Kharkiv, Ukraine |
| Occupation(s) | Economist, politician, banker |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Known for | Deputy Minister of Justice of Ukraine (2016–2019) |
Denys Viktorovych Chernyshov (; born 11 July 1974 in Kharkiv) is an economist and politician from Ukraine. He held the position of Deputy Minister of Justice of Ukraine between October 2016 and September 2019 and possesses a doctoral degree in Law.
Early life and career
From 2010 until 2015, Chernyshov occupied executive positions at PJSC Bank Petrocommerce-Ukraine as well as PJSC JSB Ukrgasbank. He served as Deputy Minister of Justice from October 2016 through September 2019. Subsequently, between September 2019 and March 2020, he acted as an advisor to the Chairman of PJSC JSB Ukrgasbank. Since March 2020, he has been fulfilling the role of Deputy Chairman at PJSC JSB Ukrgasbank.
Political career
Chernyshov was appointed to the role of Deputy Minister of Justice of Ukraine on 19 October 2016. He stepped down on 11 September 2019, coinciding with the resignation of the Cabinet of Ministers.
Reform of the penitentiary system
In 2016, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dissolved the State Prison Service, reallocating its responsibilities to the Ministry of Justice to enhance the effectiveness of the justice sector. Denys Chernyshov, serving as Deputy Minister of Justice, was entrusted with leading and overseeing this reform initiative. The process was directed by a reform passport that detailed its purpose, aims, and key tasks.