Roman Shpek

Roman Vasylovych Shpek (November 10, 1954, Broshniv-Osada, Ivano-Frankivsk region) is a Ukrainian diplomat and statesman.

In 1976, he graduated with honours from Ukrainian National Forestry University majoring in "Engineering and technology" (started studying in 1971); in 1991, he graduated from the International Institute of Management (IIM-Kyiv) and gained an MBA in International Economics.

In 1976-1978 - he worked as engineer, Chief of Osmoloda Forestry Enterprise in Rozhniativ Raion, Ivano-Frankivsk region, Ukraine.

In 1978-1985 - Engineering Officer, from 1981 – Director of Verkhovynsky Forestry Enterprise in Ivano-Frankivsk region.

In January 2008, Mr. Shpek quitted the government service and became vice-president of Alfa-Bank (Ukraine).

In order not to combine work in the NBU Council with operating activities in the commercial bank, he became a senior advisor to JSC Alfa-Bank in October 2010.