Ukraine · Head of state

Volodymyr Zelenskyy

President of Ukraine.

Office

President of Ukraine

In office since

20 May 2019

Born

1978

How Zelenskyy took office

He was elected President on 21 April 2019 and sworn in on 20 May 2019, according to the Office of the President.²

Career

1. 1997 to 2003Performer, actor, scriptwriter and producer with the comedy team KVARTAL 95²
2. 2003 to 2011Executive producer, KVARTAL 95 LLC²
3. 2011 to 2012Chief Executive of PJSC Inter TV Station²
4. 2013 to 2019Executive producer, KVARTAL 95 LLC²
5. 20 May 2019 to present6th President of Ukraine^2,1

Education

• Law degree, Kyiv National Economic University, 2000.²

Official biography

Career facts only, from official biographies and reputable news reports. Checked 28 October 2026. Office holders change: see the sources for the latest.

Sources

1. United Nations Protocol and Liaison Service, Heads of State, Heads of Government and Ministers for Foreign Affairs (list dated 20 October 2026) (20 October 2026)
2. Office of the President of Ukraine, Biography