On 15 December, USUBC was privileged to host its 30th Anniversary Business Luncheon in Washington, D.C., bringing together Members and Partners to reflect on three decades of engagement and to discuss the U.S.-Ukraine economic cooperation.
The Luncheon featured keynote remarks by H.E. Olga Stefanishyna, Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States, and Conor Coleman, Head of Investments at the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). They shared perspectives on Ukraine’s investment landscape, economic resilience, and opportunities for deeper cooperation with U.S. private sector.
A high-level panel “30 Years of Impact: Mutual Economic Benefits from USUBC Members’ Engagement in Ukraine,” featured Peter N. Fuller, Major General, U.S. Army (Ret.), Managing Director, M&A and Strategy, Cypress Global Strategies, Natalie Jaresko, Executive Director, Strategy and Execution, EY Parthenon and USUBC Senior Advisor, Borys Kremenetskyi, Major General (Ukrainian Air Force), Defense Attaché, Embassy of Ukraine to the United States and Vladyslav Rashkovan, Alternate Executive Director and Board Member, International Monetary Fund.
During the Luncheon, General Borys Kremenetskyi received the USUBC Distinguished Service Award in recognition of his long-standing dedicated service.
The Luncheon was hosted by Stephanie Murphy, Vice President, Crop Science and Corporate Government Affairs at Bayer and Vice Chair of the USUBC Executive Committee, and moderated by Irina Paliashvili, USUBC President & CEO.
USUBC extends deep gratitude to Prime Partner of the event – GardaWorld Federal Services and to the People of Ukraine Foundation for their partnership and support. We are grateful to all speakers and attendees for a meaningful discussion, and to all our Members and Partners for 30 years of successful cooperation!