Last week, Philippe Vollot, Member of the Managing Board of Rabobank, visited NIBULON in Kyiv — a powerful gesture of trust, leadership, and long-term engagement with Ukraine. His visit underscores the bank’s continued commitment not only to NIBULON but to the broader goal of rebuilding Ukraine’s economy through meaningful, action-driven partnerships.
“At a critical moment, Rabobank was among the first to move from words to action,” said Andriy Vadaturskyy, CEO of NIBULON.
In the spring of 2023, amid ongoing wartime challenges, Rabobank became the first foreign financial institution to extend credit lines and provide new financing to NIBULON. This decisive support helped stabilize the company’s financial position during one of the most turbulent periods in its history.
But even more importantly, this support went beyond financial aid. Rabobank’s commercial team traveled to Constanța to gain a real understanding of NIBULON’s operations, challenges, and immediate needs. Their hands-on approach helped design practical solutions that truly matched the company’s situation. This was not just risk management — it was relationship management at its best.
A Leadership Signal to the Market
Now, with Mr. Vollot’s visit to Kyiv, that partnership enters a new chapter. As a member of the bank’s global decision-making body, his presence is more than symbolic. It reflects Rabobank’s belief in NIBULON’s long-term potential and in Ukraine’s agricultural and economic resilience.
During the visit, NIBULON’s leadership shared updates on wartime damages, the successful restructuring over 96% of its total debt, and the company’s ongoing transformation — from infrastructure repair to digital innovation and sustainable growth.
“This visit is not only about showing solidarity — it’s about building the future, together. Having such a senior figure from a global financial institution in Ukraine at this moment gives us hope. It shows that we are not alone — and that we can build mutual success with true partners who understand what leadership means,” said Andriy Vadaturskyy.
A Shared Vision for Recovery and Global Impact
Rabobank has played a critical role in helping NIBULON continue serving more than 3,000 farmers and remain a key contributor to global food security despite wartime conditions. The company is now focused on restoring capacity, investing in efficiency, and expanding its impact — supported by institutions that lead not just in policy, but in practice.
In May, CEO of NIBULON, Andriy Vadaturskyy, participated as a guest speaker at Rabobank’s Non-Financial Risk (NFR) Event, where he shared the company’s story of resilience, transformation, and strategic renewal during wartime.
