Ukrainian agricultural company Nibulon appoints new board members amid strengthening recovery efforts

UKRAINE – Nibulon, Ukraine’s leading grain exporter, has announced the appointment of three new members to its board of directors as the company continues to recover from the disruptions caused by the ongoing war in the region.

The newly elected board members bring a wealth of experience from various sectors, including finance, agribusiness, and commodity trade.

Christian Salatko, a seasoned professional with a background in BNP Paribas Group, joins the board with extensive expertise in internal audit, corporate banking, commodity trade finance, and human resources. His most notable role was overseeing trade finance activities related to soft commodities in Switzerland.

Marion Lefevre, another new appointee, boasts 18 years of experience in agribusiness and commodities trading.

With a strong background in corporate finance, financial planning, and risk management, Lefevre most recently served as the Chief Operating Officer of a global agribusiness group based in Switzerland. She now works at Trafigura, a prominent energy and metals trading firm.

The third appointment, Dirk Kuiper, adds considerable knowledge in trade and commodity finance, having held various senior roles at leading banks in the Netherlands.

His most recent position was as global head of energy at Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A., where he currently plays a key role in the Financial Restructuring & Recovery division.

Nibulon, which ranks as one of the 20 largest companies in Ukraine, has been the country’s top grain exporter for the past two decades.

Before the Russian invasion in February 2022, the company exported nearly 4 million tonnes of grain annually.

While exports initially dropped sharply due to the conflict, Nibulon’s resilience has helped its shipments bounce back, with estimates for the 2023-24 marketing year ranging between 3.2 million and 3.4 million tonnes.

These appointments are part of Nibulon’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its leadership team as it navigates the challenges of war and aims to restore its position as a key player in global agricultural trade.

With a wealth of financial and operational expertise, the new board members are expected to play an instrumental role in driving the company’s future growth and stability.

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