Media Outlet ShoTam Media Date of first publication 17/06/2025 Date of Latest Change 11/12/2025

5. Requirements on Owners’ Identity

The identity of owners shall be disclosed: including direct owners, indirect or beneficial owners, shareholders, indirect or beneficial shareholders. Information on any type of influence and/or conflict of interest should be provided and monitored internally. The information shall be updated on an annual basis and easy to access, preferably online. If the Outlet has no website, the information should be published or communicated clearly in all its publications or transmissions.

5.1. Names of Owners and Board Members

The names of direct, indirect, controlling or beneficial owners shall be disclosed. If any of these is also the beneficial owner of another company, the name and main activities of that company shall be clearly stated. The business sectors in which these other companies are operating shall also be indicated. The names of the members of supervisory structures, like the board, shall also be disclosed. If any of these persons is an active member of a political party or movement, holder of an elected office, or a candidate to a political election, the name of that party or movement shall be clearly stated.

What are the names of all direct, indirect or beneficial owners?

NGO “Kryholam” is the sole owner of ShoTam Media, its flagship independent media project. The founders of NGO “Kryholam” are Serhii Kolesnikov and Artem Ipatov.

The highest governing body of NGO “Kryholam” is the General Assembly of Members, which oversees the organization’s strategic direction and major decisions. The Board (acting as the administrative and managerial authority) is responsible for policy oversight and organizational governance.

The Executive Director serves as the organization’s executive management body, ensuring the implementation of decisions and the effective day-to-day operation of the organization and its media projects.

Current key governance and management personnel include:
Serhii Kolesnikov — Founder / Head of the Board
Artem Ipatov — Founder / Board Member
Yanina Chernetska — Board Member
Olena Lavruk — Executive Director

NGO "Icebreaker" is the sole owner of ShoTam Media.

Are the names of the owners in the previous question available online?

Yes

What is the URL that contains the names of the owners, or, if not available online, please indicate where that information can be obtained?

https://kryholam.org/#team-title

What are the names of the members of supervisory boards?

At present, the organization does not have a Supervisory Board. However, its establishment is planned for the first quarter of 2026. The Supervisory Board will include Ukrainian and international experts in the fields of media development, journalism ethics, organizational governance, advocacy, and strategic communications, ensuring strong external oversight and alignment with international best practices.

Are the names of the members of the supervisory board members in the previous question available online?

No

Are the listed owners also founders or owners of other companies?

No

Are any of the owners active members of a political party or movement or candidates in a political election or current office holders?

No

5.2. Contact Details of Direct and Indirect Owners

The contact details of direct and indirect owners shall be disclosed, preferably online, along with the contact details of the members of the board of directors.

What is the contact information for all direct and indirect owners?

Serhii Kolesnikov — Founder / Head of the Board — serhii.kolesnikow@gmail.com, +380664141990
Artem Ipatov — Founder / Board Member — artem.ipatov@shotam.info, +380506573572

Is the contact information in the previous question available online?

Yes

What is the URL with the contact information from the previous question?

https://kryholam.org/#team-title

What is the contact information for the members of the board of directors?

Serhii Kolesnikov — Founder / Head of the Board — serhii.kolesnikow@gmail.com, +380664141990
Artem Ipatov — Founder / Board Member — artem.ipatov@shotam.info, +380506573572
Yanina Chernetska — Board Member — kryholam@gmail.com, +380634645664

Is the contact information in the previous question available online?

Yes

What is the URL with the contact information from the previous question?

https://kryholam.org/#team-title

5.3. Names of Shareholders

The names of direct and beneficial majority or controlling shareholders shall be disclosed. If the shareholder is a company, the name and main activities of that company shall be clearly stated. The business sector in which this company is operating shall also be indicated.

What are the names of the direct, majority or controlling shareholders? (If shareholders are companies, list the main activity and business sector of that company along with the name.)

N/A

5.4. Percentage of Shareholdings

The percentage of the controlling shareholdings should be disclosed, regardless of the percentage.

List the shareholders and the percentage of the holdings.

N/A

5.5. Exception for Member-owned Media Outlets

The names and contact information for all owners is not required to be disclosed, but it is required for the leadership, e. g. the Board of Directors according to clauses 5.1 and 5.2.

Is the Media Outlet member-owned?

No