New CFO for Kyivstar Group (Nasdaq: KYIV) as Taner Kızıltoprak joins
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Kyivstar Group Ltd. has appointed Taner Kızıltoprak as Chief Financial Officer, effective July 1, 2026, marking a planned leadership transition in its finance organization. He will join on June 1, 2026 as an advisor to the President before stepping into the CFO role.
Current CFO Boris Dolgushin will remain in his post until June 30, 2026 and then continue as an advisor focusing on strategic projects. Kyivstar Group is the Nasdaq-listed parent of JSC Kyivstar, Ukraine’s leading digital operator, which serves more than 22 million mobile and over 1.2 million home internet customers as of March 31, 2026.
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Key Figures
Effective date of new CFO: July 1, 2026
Advisor start date: June 1, 2026
End of current CFO tenure: June 30, 2026
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Effective date of new CFO
July 1, 2026
Taner Kızıltoprak becomes Chief Financial Officer on this date
Advisor start date
June 1, 2026
Taner joins Kyivstar Group as advisor to the President
End of current CFO tenure
June 30, 2026
Last day of Boris Dolgushin as Chief Financial Officer
Mobile customers
More than 22 million
JSC Kyivstar mobile customers as of March 31, 2026
Home internet customers
Over 1.2 million
JSC Kyivstar home internet fixed line customers as of March 31, 2026
Support during wartime
Over UAH 4.4 billion
Allocated over past three years to defense, subscribers and social projects
Years in operation
28 years
JSC Kyivstar operating history in Ukraine
Key Terms
Chief Financial Officer, Nasdaq-listed holding company, digital operator, forward-looking statements, +2 more
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Chief Financial Officer financial
"announced the appointment of Taner Kızıltoprak as Chief Financial Officer of Kyivstar Group"
A Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is the person in charge of a company's money and financial planning. They decide how to spend, save, and invest funds to help the company grow and stay stable. Their role is important because good financial decisions keep the company healthy and successful.
Nasdaq-listed holding company financial
"Kyivstar Group Ltd. is a Nasdaq-listed holding company that operates Kyivstar"
digital operator financial
"Kyivstar, Ukraine’s leading digital operator"
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This release contains “forward-looking statements,” as the phrase is defined"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
Risk Factors regulatory
"among others discussed in the section entitled “Risk Factors” included in Kyivstar Group’s annual report"
Risk factors are elements or conditions that could cause an investment's value to decrease or lead to potential losses. They are like warning signs or obstacles that can affect the success of an investment, making it uncertain or more unpredictable. Recognizing risk factors helps investors understand the possible challenges and make more informed decisions.
Turkish Certified Public Accountant financial
"Taner is a graduate of Istanbul University’s Faculty of Business Administration and is a Turkish Certified Public Accountant"
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Month of May 2026
Commission File Number: 001-42804
Kyivstar Group Ltd.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
Unit 517, Level 5
Index Tower
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)
United Arab Emirates
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F x Form 40-F o
EXPLANATORY NOTE
On May 28, 2026, Kyivstar Group Ltd. published a press release, a copy of which is furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Description of Exhibit | ||||||||||||||||
| 99.1 | Press Release, dated May 28, 2026 | ||||||||||||||||
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| Date: May 28, 2026 | Kyivstar Group Ltd. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By: | /s/ Boris Dolgushin | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name: | Boris Dolgushin | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kyivstar Group Appoints Taner Kızıltoprak as Chief Financial Officer, effective July 1, 2026 Seasoned international finance leader to support Kyivstar’s continued growth and digital transformation Kyiv, May 28, 2026 — Kyivstar Group Ltd. (Nasdaq: KYIV; KYIVW) (“Kyivstar Group”), the parent company of JSC Kyivstar (“Kyivstar”), Ukraine’s leading digital operator and part of VEON Group (Nasdaq: VEON), today announced the appointment of Taner Kızıltoprak as Chief Financial Officer of Kyivstar Group effective as of July 1, 2026. Taner will officially join Kyivstar Group on June 1, 2026 as an advisor to the President of Kyivstar Group, Oleksandr Komarov, working closely with Kyivstar Group’s leadership team until Taner transitions to the role of Chief Financial Officer. Boris Dolgushin will serve as Chief Financial Officer of Kyivstar Group until June 30, 2026, after which he will serve as an advisor to the President of Kyivstar Group focusing on strategic projects. “I am immensely grateful to Boris Dolgushin for seven outstanding years as a CFO and for his personal contribution to strategic transformation of the business from a telecom operator into an integrated digital company with multiple verticals, finance leadership in successful acquisition and integration of Uklon, Tabletki, Helsi and other businesses, consistently stellar financial performance, profitability and capital efficiency. My special thanks to Boris for his leadership in bringing the company to its Nasdaq listing”, Oleksandr Komarov, President of Kyivstar Group, said. “Taner’s extensive experience across telecommunications, digital services and international finance makes him an excellent fit for Kyivstar Group as we continue to expand our digital ecosystem and support Ukraine’s resilience and recovery. We look forward to welcoming him to the team and benefiting from his leadership as we advance our long-term strategy”. Taner brings more than 20 years of experience in senior financial leadership, strategic operations and international business management. Most recently, he served as Chief Executive Officer of 106 Dijital, a digital gaming company. Prior to this position, he spent 15 years with Turkcell Group, a leading telecommunications and technology services provider, listed on the New York Stock Exchange and Borsa Istanbul, where he held several senior roles including Deputy Group CFO. Taner is a graduate of Istanbul University’s Faculty of Business Administration and is a Turkish Certified Public Accountant.
About Kyivstar Group Ltd. Kyivstar Group Ltd. is a Nasdaq-listed holding company that operates Kyivstar, Ukraine’s leading digital operator. Kyivstar Group Ltd.’s companies provide a broad range of connectivity and digital services, including mobile and fixed-line voice and data, ride-hailing, e-health, digital TV, and enterprise solutions such as Big Data, cloud, and cybersecurity. For more information, please visit https://investors.kyivstar.ua. Nasdaq tickers: KYIV; KYIVW About JSC Kyivstar JSC Kyivstar is Ukraine’s leading digital operator, serving more than 22 million mobile customers and over 1.2 million home internet fixed line customers as of March 31, 2026. Kyivstar provides services using a wide range of mobile and fixed technologies, including 4G, Big Data, cloud solutions, cybersecurity services, digital TV and more. JSC Kyivstar is wholly owned by Kyivstar Group Ltd. (Nasdaq: KYIV; KYIVW), shares of which are traded on the U.S. stock exchange Nasdaq. Kyivstar contributes to overcoming the challenges of wartime and, over the past three years, has allocated over UAH 4.4 billion to support the Defense Forces, its subscribers and the implementation of social projects. JSC Kyivstar has operated in Ukraine for 28 years and is recognized as the largest taxpayer in the digital communications market, a top employer and a socially responsible company. Additional information: pr@kyivstar.net, www.kyivstar.ua. Disclaimer This release contains “forward-looking statements,” as the phrase is defined in Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including in relation to, among other things, Kyivstar Group’s strategy, leadership transition, growth plans and digital transformation objectives. There are numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and performance to differ materially from those expressed by such statements, including risks and uncertainties related to Kyivstar Group’s strategy, leadership transition, growth plans and digital transformation objectives, among others discussed in the section entitled “Risk Factors” included in Kyivstar Group’s annual report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 16, 2026, as amended and supplemented from time to time, and in any other subsequent filings with the SEC by Kyivstar
Group. The forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date of this release and Kyivstar Group disclaims any obligation to update them, except as required by applicable laws. Contact information Kyivstar Group Ltd Investor Relations ir@kyivstargroup.com
FAQ
What leadership change did Kyivstar Group (KYIV) announce in this 6-K?
Kyivstar Group announced that Taner Kızıltoprak will become Chief Financial Officer effective July 1, 2026. He will initially join as an advisor on June 1, 2026, while outgoing CFO Boris Dolgushin transitions to an advisory role focused on strategic projects.
When does Taner Kızıltoprak assume the CFO role at Kyivstar Group (KYIV)?
Taner Kızıltoprak becomes Chief Financial Officer on July 1, 2026. He joins one month earlier, on June 1, 2026, as an advisor to the President, working with the leadership team before fully transitioning into the CFO position at Kyivstar Group.
What is the new role of outgoing CFO Boris Dolgushin at Kyivstar Group (KYIV)?
Boris Dolgushin will serve as Chief Financial Officer until June 30, 2026, then move into an advisory role. After that date, he will advise the President of Kyivstar Group, focusing on strategic projects rather than day-to-day financial management responsibilities.
What experience does incoming CFO Taner Kızıltoprak bring to Kyivstar Group (KYIV)?
Taner Kızıltoprak has over 20 years in senior financial leadership and international business. He previously served as CEO of digital gaming company 106 Dijital and spent 15 years at Turkcell Group, including as Deputy Group CFO, bringing telecom and digital services expertise.
How large is JSC Kyivstar, the main operating company of Kyivstar Group (KYIV)?
JSC Kyivstar is described as Ukraine’s leading digital operator, serving more than 22 million mobile customers and over 1.2 million home internet fixed line customers. These figures are stated as of March 31, 2026, underscoring the company’s significant national market presence.
What social and wartime support has JSC Kyivstar provided according to the filing?
JSC Kyivstar has allocated over UAH 4.4 billion in the past three years to support Ukraine’s Defense Forces, its subscribers, and social projects. This spending highlights the company’s role in addressing wartime challenges and broader societal needs within Ukraine.