Serhii Palkin turns 52!
Thursday, October 22, 2026
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On October 22, FC Shakhtar CEO Serhii Palkin celebrates his birthday
Serhii Palkin has served as Shakhtar’s CEO since 2004. From the very beginning, he has been one of the key figures at the club, helping shape its strategy, develop its infrastructure, improve management processes and build a team capable of achieving the highest goals. Under his leadership, the club has navigated various stages of its history, overcome significant challenges and continued to move forward, maintaining its ambition and determination to win.
Behind Shakhtar’s many achievements lie not only the team’s victories on the pitch, but also the daily work of a large club staff, consistent management decisions, effective cooperation between all departments and the ability to unite people around a common goal. An important part of Mr Palkin’s work has always been creating the conditions for the club’s development, competitiveness and stable operation, even during the most challenging periods. His professionalism, high standards, strategic vision and dedication help Shakhtar remain among the leaders of Ukrainian football and represent Ukraine with distinction on the international stage.
On his birthday, the entire FC Shakhtar family extends its heartfelt congratulations to Mr Palkin! We wish him good health, family happiness and well-being, boundless energy, inspiration to realise the most ambitious plans and further professional success. May his experience continue to guide him towards the right decisions, may he always be surrounded by reliable people, and may working together continue to bring satisfaction and lead to new achievements. May the dream we all share – peace in Ukraine – become a reality as soon as possible, and may every season bring Shakhtar memorable moments, resounding victories and new trophies!
Behind Shakhtar’s many achievements lie not only the team’s victories on the pitch, but also the daily work of a large club staff, consistent management decisions, effective cooperation between all departments and the ability to unite people around a common goal. An important part of Mr Palkin’s work has always been creating the conditions for the club’s development, competitiveness and stable operation, even during the most challenging periods. His professionalism, high standards, strategic vision and dedication help Shakhtar remain among the leaders of Ukrainian football and represent Ukraine with distinction on the international stage.
On his birthday, the entire FC Shakhtar family extends its heartfelt congratulations to Mr Palkin! We wish him good health, family happiness and well-being, boundless energy, inspiration to realise the most ambitious plans and further professional success. May his experience continue to guide him towards the right decisions, may he always be surrounded by reliable people, and may working together continue to bring satisfaction and lead to new achievements. May the dream we all share – peace in Ukraine – become a reality as soon as possible, and may every season bring Shakhtar memorable moments, resounding victories and new trophies!