Denys Nazarenko

Evaluator
DISC Type : CDS

Member of the Advisory Board - Nordic Sustainable and Resilient Communities at Smart Innovation Norway

Kyiv, Kyiv City, Ukraine

Overview

Denys Nazarenko is the CIO Advisor at Kyiv City Council, focusing on digital resilience and public-sector strategy. He orchestrates international collaboration to build trusted digital services that operate under pressure. Colleagues describe him as proactive, well-organized, and enthusiastic, and he holds a Master of Management from the National University «Kyiv Aviation Institute».

Away from his work in governance and technology, Denys appears to have an interest in hands-on hobbies. He has publicly shared his enthusiasm for knitting, noting it as a way to keep busy and create gifts for loved ones.

In an interview about his work, Denys stated, "My brain is wired to serve the community. "

Personality Overview

Hard To Convince

Fast But Analytical

Quality Focused

They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical  They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service

Topics They Care About

Digital Resilience
A core theme of his work at Kyiv City Council, focusing on strengthening systems to ensure continuity of public services under systemic stress.
Public-Sector Innovation
Drives the transformation of public services using data and design to make them more responsive, transparent, and equitable for residents.
International Collaboration
Actively engages with global policymakers and organizations to share insights and co-create governance frameworks and resilient technologies.

Media Appearances

Denys has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2026
Member of the Advisory Board - Nordic Sustainable and Resilient Communities at Smart Innovation Norway
3-2025
Global Ambassador for Digital Resilience and Governance Innovation at MISTO
10-2024
Member, Public Innovators Network at Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University
8-2024
Member, Harvard Business Review Advisory Council at Harvard Business Review
9-2022
Advisor to CIO, Digital transformation and international best practices at IT Department of Kyiv City Council

Education

2005 - 2006
Master of Management from National University «Kyiv Aviation Institute»
2001 - 2005
Bachelor of Management from National University «Kyiv Aviation Institute»

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Exp : 18 Location : Kyiv, Kyiv City, Ukraine Job Level : Leadership Designation : Member of the Advisory Board - Nordic Sustainable and Resilient Communities at Smart Innovation Norway
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Insights For Selling To Denys

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them see both - the ‘big picture’ impact and the ROI of the investment
  • Keep a professional, business-like approach; especially if you tend to get informal quickly
  • Showcase how you can impact results but also make sure that you share detailed information too

DONT's

  • Avoid inviting them for any social interactions until you have built some rapport with them
  • Don’t focus on relationship, focus purely on the merit of your product
  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Denys is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Denys

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Denys move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Denys take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

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