About the Project

EDS Ukraine, a dynamic integrated energy holding in Ukraine, delivers the full cycle of energy projects: from the design and production of transformer substations to construction and maintenance services.

In partnership with the business development company Strategic®, EDS Ukraine Group has embarked on a major business transformation, with strategizing as its first phase. The goal is to strengthen its market position in Ukraine, drive the development of innovative product solutions, and achieve cross-industry diversification.

Business Objectives of the Project:

• Business scale: 2x growth in 2–3 years
• Diversification: product-service business models
• Target position: transition out of operational activities
• Foundations for scalability and international expansion
• Reduced dependence on government regulations
• Creating value for society

Key Outcomes Achieved in Collaboration with Strategic®:

1. Independent perspective: strategic diagnostics
2. Identified the vision for the development of EDS Ukraine Group and its visionary product. Positioned at the intersection of global trends and national opportunities
3. Defined what the company will not focus on and what should be divested from the Group
4. Established strategic goals and the organisational architecture of the Group (macro level)
5. Developed strategies for core business segments
6. Clarified: sources of growth, profitability, development, and innovation
7. Alignment of the “Group Development Vision” across top business teams
8. Clear understanding among top management of development approaches and methods to achieve 2x–3x growth in 2–3 years, even in wartime conditions
9. Strengthened the team’s ability to scale and systemise business operations
10. Link to operational activities: engaging staff in strategy implementation. Defined immediate actions for the next two months
11. Transferred tools for managing company growth
12. MOST IMPORTANTLY: the pilot of the new visionary product is already on the market! A awesome strategy means action.