Yarko Petryshyn
About Yarko Petryshyn
Yarko Petryshyn serves as the Director of Business Development at STN Video in New York City. He has extensive experience in government roles across Canada, including positions as a policy advisor and legislative assistant.
Current Role at STN Video
Yarko Petryshyn serves as the Director of Business Development at STN Video, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for driving growth and developing strategic partnerships to enhance the company's market presence. His experience in business development allows him to identify new opportunities and implement effective strategies to achieve organizational goals.
Previous Government Experience
Yarko Petryshyn has extensive experience in various governmental roles. He worked as a Regional Affairs Advisor to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence for seven months in 2018. Prior to this, he served as a Legislative Assistant to the Leader of the Manitoba Liberal Party from 2007 to 2010. He also held positions as a Senior Policy Advisor to the Minister of Tourism, Official Languages, and La Francophonie from 2018 to 2019, and as a Ministerial Assistant in British Columbia from 2015 to 2017.
Educational Background
Yarko Petryshyn holds a Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Laws (JD/LL.B.) from the University of Leicester, where he studied from 2010 to 2012. He also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce with Honors in Finance and Marketing from the University of Manitoba. Additionally, he completed Executive Training Certification at Dale Carnegie Training, further enhancing his professional skills.
Early Career in Politics
Yarko Petryshyn began his career in politics as a Special Assistant to Senator Rod Zimmer at the Senate of Canada from 2005 to 2006. He also worked briefly as a Special Assistant for Western and Northern Canada to the Honourable Belinda Stronach in 2005. His early roles provided him with foundational experience in governmental operations and policy development.