Piraeus Bank in Ukraine, General Sponsor of UBN Network, supported the network’s first Executive Breakfast Briefing, held in Kyiv. The event brought together more than 20 senior executives and business leaders for an open discussion on the challenges facing Ukrainian businesses, the economic outlook, and how companies are adapting to operating amid the ongoing war.

The discussion covered several key topics:

• Geopolitics and the war: International political developments and their potential implications for Ukraine.
• Energy and security: Challenges facing Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, preparations for the winter season, and measures businesses are taking to ensure operational continuity.
• Investment and financing: The role of international financial institutions, investment attraction, reconstruction financing, and risk management.
• Workforce and business resilience: Addressing labor shortages, supporting veterans’ employment, and promoting employees’ mental health and well-being.

Yannis Kyriakopoulos, Country Manager and CEO of Piraeus Bank in Ukraine, contributed to the discussion on investment and financing, alongside representatives of the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC).

As General Sponsor of UBN Network, Piraeus Bank supports initiatives that foster dialogue and cooperation within the Ukrainian and international business communities. Such exchanges bring together businesses, financial institutions, and international partners to share practical experience, better understand companies’ needs, and explore solutions to support their continued development.

The event marked the launch of UBN Network’s quarterly Executive Breakfast Briefing series, designed to strengthen professional connections and facilitate knowledge exchange among business leaders.