Serhiy is one of the most experienced top managers in the Ukrainian banking sector with 30 years of experience. He has been the Chairman of the Board of FUIB since October 2012.
Serhiy has a degree in International Economic Relations and Management of Foreign Economic Activity. He has been repeatedly recognized by the professional community as the best banker of the year in Ukraine. In 2020, he was included in the top 25 best CEOs of Ukraine according to Forbes magazine.
Under Serhiy's leadership, FUIB has increased its profit and return on assets in dollar terms by more than 4 times, and its return on equity has increased by 7 times. The bank is trusted by 112 thousand corporate clients and 1.7 million individuals. In the first half of 2023, the bank earned UAH 3.68 billion in net profit and became one of the top 3 banks in Ukraine by this indicator.
Today, the top manager's focus is on retaining and supporting clients and the team, as well as helping Ukrainian defenders and the wounded.
Ukraine’s labor market is facing several complex challenges including migration, mobilization, the integration of veterans, internally displaced persons and the outflow of young people. These are creating a severe shortage of workers. The mismatch between business demands and worker skills is increasing.
In the meantime, automation, the rapid rise of AI, and worldwide war for talent are changing the rules of the game. For Ukraine, this is a call to act now — to invest in reskilling, modernizing education, and supporting companies that build skills and provide rehabilitation for employees.
The discussion will focus on a key question: how can Ukraine secure a skilled workforce for its economy while addressing social challenges from unemployment to the integration of veterans and internally displaced persons?