Yermak resigns, Zelensky announces reboot of the Presidential Office

Yermak resigns, Zelenskyy announces complete reboot of the Presidential Office

Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak submitted his resignation. This was officially announced by the President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

According to the head of state, he decided to launch a complete reboot of the Office of the President of Ukraine. Tomorrow we are planning to consultations with candidates to the position of the new head of the OP.

What Zelensky said

The President stressed that:

• The Office of the President needs update and restart,

• HR decision-making is part of the broader changes in the management system,

• consultations with potential candidates will begin immediately.

At the same time, Zelensky thanked Yermak for his work and noted that the decision on personnel changes was made «in the interests of the state».

Context.

In recent days, media attention has been focused on the proceedings against Yermak, as well as discussions about his political influence. Reuters and other international media outlets analysed that the resignation could have both positive and risky consequences for the president.

The announced «reset» of the CEO may be the largest personnel renewal on Bankova Street in recent years.