UCC Appoints Zalusky Executive Director

Winnipeg, May 4, 2010 - Paul Grod, President of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, is pleased to announce the appointment of Taras Zalusky as the UCC’s new Executive Director, effective May 3, 2010.

“We are absolutely thrilled to have Taras Zalusky join the Congress … His leadership, exceptional creativity, big-picture thinking, optimism, and track record of proven success as a multi-tasking manager, communicator and fundraiser made him a stand-out candidate for this important position … The Ukrainian community in Canada will greatly benefit from Taras’ experience, insights and strong organizational capabilities,” stated Paul Grod.

With over twenty years of experience working in business and government at the most senior levels, Mr. Zalusky brings to UCC significant experience and expertise at working in the development and communication of public policy. Since 2006, he has been President of Trident International Business Solutions Inc., an international public policy and human resources consultancy.  He previously served as Chief of Staff and as a Senior Advisor to Federal Cabinet Ministers in several departments including the Canadian International Development Agency, Human Resources Canada, the Treasury Board and the Privy Council Office.

Mr. Zalusky has a long record of involvement within and on behalf of the Ukrainian Canadian community in Canada and in Ukraine. He was Senior Deputy Chief of Mission to the 2004 and 2010 Canadian Election Monitoring Mission to Ukraine.  He has also served on the executive and the boards of several organizations including the Canada-Ukraine Chamber of Commerce, the SUS Foundation, and the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Ottawa.

Mr. Zalusky is fluent in English, French and Ukrainian.  He is married to Catherine Rudick and they live in Ottawa with their daughter Alena.

Mr. Zalusky will be responsible for the overall leadership and management of the Congress’ operations including the implementation of the strategic plan, recommending policy direction to achieve the goals, financial objectives and further the mission of the UCC, and supporting its programming, events, and educational programs.  He will also be responsible for establishing a full-time UCC office in Ottawa and managing the UCC Head Office in Winnipeg.

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Taras Zalusky