Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Ajax Systems

Aleksandr Konotopskyi

Aleksandr Konotopskyi is a serial entrepreneur. He was included in the list of 100 leaders who move the country forward by Ukrainska Pravda and New Voice. Aleksandr was also recognized as Entrepreneur of the Year at the Security and Safety Entrepreneur Awards 2025 in the United Kingdom for his leadership in implementing and advancing innovations in the security sector. According to Forbes, he ranks 20th among Ukraine's richest people. Aleksandr was also recognized as the Entrepreneur of the Year in 2021 and has been featured in World of Forbes and the prestigious 30 Under 30 list. 

At the age of 21, Aleksandr launched an online store for security equipment. Within just four years, he propelled his company to the top of Ukraine’s distributors. However, Aleksandr's ambitions went even further. He aimed to create a product that could represent Ukraine on the global stage. This is how the Ajax smart security system was born. 

Ajax Systems is now Europe’s largest developer and manufacturer of security systems. The full-scale war and new challenges of 2022 didn’t stop the company’s growth. Ajax Systems successfully continued operations, relocating its production facilities to a safer region of Ukraine and resuming the production cycle in just five weeks. Additionally, a new factory was launched in Turkey, while Ajax devices entered North and South American markets.

Currently, Ajax protects over 4 million end users and 290K PRO users in more than 180 countries worldwide. 

Ajax Systems consistently supports the development of engineering education in Ukraine, particularly through the Ajax Next initiative. In partnership with leading educational institutions, the company creates educational activities, establishes modern laboratories, and provides students with essential resources for practical training.