Visa has appointed Tetiana Chorna as the new regional manager for Ukraine.

Visa has announced the appointment of Tetiana Chorna as Vice President and Regional Manager for Ukraine.

This was reported by Visa's press service in Ukraine.

"In her new role, Tetiana Chorna will oversee operational activities and define Visa's strategy in Ukraine. She will focus on expanding Visa's innovative solutions and digital payment offerings, as well as enhancing the services the company provides to partners, banks, merchants, and cardholders," the statement reads.

It is noted that Tetiana Chorna will work under the guidance of Kristina Dorosh, Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for 17 countries, including Ukraine.

According to the announcement, she succeeds Svitlana Chyrva, who held the position of Regional Manager in Ukraine since March 2019.

Background.

Tetiana Chorna joined Visa in 2019, bringing extensive experience in the financial industry. In her role as Head of Business Development in Ukraine, she was responsible for strategic planning, coordinating key initiatives aimed at strengthening Visa's position in the Ukrainian market. Prior to this, Tetiana Chorna worked for seven years at a competing company. She also held leadership positions at PrivatBank, one of the largest state-owned financial institutions in Ukraine, and other commercial banks.

Visa (NYSE: V) is a global leader in the electronic payments industry, facilitating transactions between consumers, businesses, financial, and government organizations in over 200 countries and territories annually. Our mission is to unite the world through an innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payment network, fostering the prosperity of consumers, businesses, and the economy.

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