Local expertise, global standards: How the advisory department at Accace Ukraine pioneers client success | Interview

In October 2025, Artem Narodenko has joined Accace as the new Head of Advisory in Ukraine, bringing his expertise to further strengthen and expand our advisory department at Accace Ukraine. In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Artem, to discuss his professional journey and the unique perspectives he brings to the advisory sector. Read more about his insights on the current challenges facing Ukrainian businesses, the core values that drive Accace’s services, and what sets the company apart in a rapidly changing market.

Can you share a bit about your professional journey and what led you to join Accace Ukraine?

I have over 15 years of experience in tax and legal, advising many national and international businesses from various industries. My professional journey began at one of the “Big Four” companies, where I became accustomed with high service standards that Accace also upholds. After nearly 8 years, I established my own consulting firm, striving to maintain these standards of excellence and client care, even during turbulent times. Joining Accace was a natural decision, given our shared mindset and client-oriented approach. Accace allows me to extend the principles of excellency to advisory services on a broader scale and make a greater impact on the Ukrainian business environment.

“Accace allows me to extend the principles of excellency to advisory services on a broader scale and make a greater impact on the Ukrainian business environment.”

Artem Narodenko | Head of Advisory at Accace Ukraine

What excites you the most about leading the Advisory department at Accace Ukraine?

Joining a global team of professionals is both exciting and full of new opportunities, for personal growth and for shaping the future of advisory services in Ukraine. What excites me the most about leading this department is the chance to connect Accace’s global experience with local expertise, assisting businesses in navigating challenges and unlocking their potential in today’s environment. Ukrainian businesses face numerous issues, but every crisis provides opportunities – to learn from mistakes and drive change. Our role as advisors is to help clients transform challenges into strategic action.

In your opinion, what is the core value of our advisory services, particularly in tax and legal consultancy?

At Accace, we value excellence, cooperation, flexibility, passion, trust and commitment. Guided by these principles, we help our clients achieve (and often exceed) their goals by anticipating their needs while making a positive impact on the world. These values apply to all our services, not just tax and legal consultancy.

What are the most pressing challenges Ukrainian businesses face today in these areas? How can Accace help address them?

Ukrainian businesses face many challenges, from regulatory uncertainty to financial and operational instability caused by the ongoing war and global economic pressures. Nevertheless, certain industries continue to grow and new industries are being created. We help companies navigate this environment with confidence and adapt to the new reality while seeking opportunities, often through creative approaches. For businesses already operating in Ukraine, we provide practical advisory support to ensure compliance, optimize processes and enhance resilience. For international investors and companies looking to enter the Ukrainian market, we offer clear guidance, risk assessments and market entry strategies based on local knowledge and global standards. By combining our deep understanding of the Ukrainian business landscape with Accace’s international network, we help clients anticipate change, act strategically and seize emerging opportunities in times of uncertainty.

What sets Accace apart from other advisors in Ukraine?

Not just the advisory department at Accace Ukraine, but also Accace globally proactively helps businesses run their operations more effectively and expand anywhere in the world, as if borders didn’t exist. We offer smart solutions, tools for global growth and empathetic professionals who treat clients’ needs as their own. The main pillars that allow Accace to maintain this approach are technology, competence and community.

With Accace operating globally, how do you plan to leverage our international presence to strengthen advisory services in Ukraine?

Accace is present in countries all over the world which allows to ensure timely and efficient support for our clients across various jurisdictions. However, the key advantage of such a network is the ability to promote Ukraine as a land of opportunity to foreign business and investors.

What does client-centric advisory mean to you and how will it shape your strategy? How do you plan to ensure that our services remain personalized and responsive to client needs?

To me, it is all about empathy: treating clients as partners and seeing their goals as shared objectives. This personal approach allows us to stay one step ahead of the client’s needs and deliver tangible value. We offer tailored solutions because we understand that all businesses are unique and naturally have different and specific needs.

What are your short-term priorities for Advisory in Ukraine?

Our short-term priorities include strengthening our advisory practice in Ukraine, supporting clients through turbulent times and promoting Ukraine to foreign businesses. These goals should allow us to build momentum for further growth of our service line in Ukraine and beyond. 

What long-term impact do you hope to make at Accace Ukraine?

The key idea is to grow a large, sustainable advisory practice in Ukraine that will have a long-term impact on the business environment in Ukraine by introducing international best practices, core values and capital to our country.

How Accace Ukraine can support your business

Accace can support you in refining your tax planning, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and build a strong corporate structure, so you can focus on growth. Benefit from our multi-disciplinary portfolio of advisory services, covering tax, corporate and legal consulting. Get in touch with us for practical advice, local insight and international standards to help you succeed in Ukraine.

Artem Narodenko

Head of Advisory | Accace Ukraine

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