Empat Tech enters a new growth stage: founder Nazar Gulyk hands over the CEO role to Igor Repeta

Empat Tech, an international service and product company, announces a leadership change: founder Nazar Hulyk is stepping down as CEO and handing the role to Ihor Repeta.

The leadership transition is aimed at helping the company handle larger and more complex projects and develop strategic partnerships.

Key facts about Empat Tech

• Scale: Nearly 200 people in the global structure, goal: 8-figure revenue this year.
• Recognition: Top 100 company on Clutch (2023–2025), fastest-growing; multiple Top lists on TechReviewer.co; TechBehemoths Global Excellence Awards (2022–2025); highest rating of 5.0 on G2; and numerous other industry accolades.
• Culture: Among the best IT companies to work for according to DOU (2022 (top 2), 2024 (top 1), 2025 (top 1)); 100% CEO approval on Glassdoor; 98% would recommend the company to a friend.
• Client Trust: Product and engineering partner for Series A+ startups, public companies, and global brands, including Porsche, Panasonic, and CBRE.
• AI Focus: Development of AI-powered products in health tech, fintech, aviation, and automotive for clients in the USA/UK/EU and other markets.

Why Empat Tech is changing its leadership model now

Empat Tech is entering a new phase where predictable execution, consistent quality at scale, and readiness for more complex programs across countries and time zones become critical. This change enables a clear separation between operational and strategic focus.

The CEO concentrates on processes, delivery discipline, quality, and risk management. The founder focuses on new partnerships. This approach reduces operational risk during growth and strengthens the company’s ability to execute global projects.

New CEO: a focus on operational excellence and scale

Igor Repeta has been with Empat Tech for the past four years and played a key role in building the company’s operating model as COO. Before becoming CEO, he oversaw delivery, operational processes, financial discipline, and team scaling.

Comment from Empat Tech founder Nazar Gulyk:

“This decision is driven by ambition – and a sense that the timing is right. Empat is in an extremely strong position with a great team. We’re clear on what we’re building, how we’ll move forward, and how we’ll grow aggressively. I believe we’re ready for the next stage. Igor is an operations leader with exceptionally high standards. He builds the company’s operating system: a clear operating cadence, transparent ownership, quality control, and risk management. That gives clients predictable outcomes and stable quality – even across complex, long-term, multi-team initiatives.”

Comment from Empat Tech CEO Igor Repeta:

“Empat already has a strong team, client trust, and an operating system that’s ready to scale. My focus is to make execution even more predictable: clear processes, transparent ownership, stable quality at scale, and strong risk management. In parallel, we’ll deepen strategic partnerships and accelerate AI initiatives that are becoming critical to our clients’ competitiveness.”

What this means for clients and partners

For clients, the change in the management model means more predictable product development and fewer operational risks. The company places greater emphasis on delivery, quality standards, and transparent management of complex projects.

Empat Tech as an employer: culture and empathy in focus

The company also emphasises that the management changes do not affect the culture or the team’s approach to working together. Empat Tech plans to continue developing engineering directions and AI projects in health tech, fintech, aviation, and automotive for international clients.

At the same time, the company highlights the importance of internal culture — transparent communication, mutual respect, and accountability for collective results.