Yurii Katsion has assumed the duties of Chairman of the Board of Oschadbank

On January 26, 2026, Yurii Katsion assumed the duties of Chairman of the Board of Oschadbank. The decision to appoint him was made by the bank's supervisory board following an open competition. In accordance with current procedures, the appointment took place after the candidate was approved by the National Bank of Ukraine.

"The supervisory board congratulates Yurii Katsion on assuming the duties of chairman of the board of Oschadbank. His professionalism, ability to think strategically, and in-depth knowledge of the duties of a state-owned bank have already made Oschadbank the leading bank for funding the country's economy. In his new role, Yurii Katsion will ensure the consistent implementation of Oschadbank's five-year strategy, strengthening its role as a reliable financial pillar of the state and, for millions of customers, a modern, efficient, and reliable bank," said Volodymyr Lavrenchuk, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Oschadbank.

The Supervisory Board also noted Sergii Naumov's significant contribution to the bank's development and stability over the past five years of his tenure as Chairman of the Management Board.

"We are sincerely grateful to Sergii Naumov for the high level of professionalism and dedication he has consistently demonstrated while leading Oschadbank. Under his leadership, the bank strengthened its market position, weathered the extremely difficult challenges of the pandemic and four years of full-scale war, maintained financial stability, and provided support to the state, businesses, and millions of customers," added Volodymyr Lavrenchuk.

Yurii Katsion has been with Oschadbank since 2001 and has over 27 years of experience in banking. In almost 25 years at Oschadbank, he has risen through the ranks from chief economist to deputy chairman of the board responsible for corporate business.

Mr. Katsion has a higher education degree from Kyiv National Economic University and holds a master's degree in banking investment management. He has extensive experience in implementing complex investment projects, interacting with international financial organizations, and initiating and developing, in cooperation with the executive and legislative branches of government, regulatory and legal documents and programs of state support for strategically important sectors of the economy, including during full-scale war.

Oschadbank's strategic program, approved by the supervisory board for the period until 2028, outlines the main directions of its activities: further strengthening support for Ukrainian businesses and strategically important sectors of the economy, deepening cooperation with international partners, ensuring inclusive access to financial services for all categories of citizens, and strengthening the bank's resilience in the context of war and the country's recovery.