Yuriy Kralov
Yuriy Kralov | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ukraine |
| Occupation(s) | Economist, Banker |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Known for | Co-owner and chairman of MTB BANK |
Yuriy Kralov () is a prominent Ukrainian economist, serving as co-owner and chairman of the Ukrainian financial institution MTB BANK.
Education
In 1998, Kralov earned his degree in Production Management from Odesa National Polytechnic University.
Career
Kralov began his tenure at Marine Transport Bank in 1998 as the Head of the Commercial Department. By 2005, he advanced to the position of deputy chairman of the board responsible for Corporate Business. Following the acquisition of Marine Transport Bank by Marfin Popular Bank Public Co LTD in 2007 and its subsequent rebranding to Marfin Bank PJSC in 2010, the institution was later purchased by Ukrainian investors and renamed Public Joint Stock Company MTB BANK in June 2017. Throughout these transitions, Kralov maintained his role as deputy chairman until his promotion to chairman of the Board on October 23, 2017.
Sponsorship
Kralov has actively contributed to cultural projects by organizing exhibitions showcasing Ukrainian artists including Polina Zinovieva and Tetyana Popovychenko. He also played a key role in providing financial support to the Odesa National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater, with MTB BANK becoming a member of its Board of Trustees.
Under his guidance, MTB BANK has sponsored various international sporting events such as tennis tournaments, the Black Sea Cup yacht regatta, and the Black Sea Ports Cup. The bank has also backed Ukrainian motocross athletes, collaborated with the Veres football club, and took part in Ukraine’s inaugural sports-related IPO on the PFTS stock exchange.