Arvid Tuerkner is the Managing Director for Ukraine and Moldova at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
He oversees the development of the EBRD programme for Ukraine, which focuses on five wartime investment themes: support for energy security, vital infrastructure, food security, trade, and the private sector. Additionally, he leads policy dialogue efforts to help Ukraine and Moldova progress toward EU membership. Ukraine remains a priority investment destination for the EBRD.
Previously, Mr. Tuerkner led EBRD operations in Türkiye.
He joined the EBRD in January 2009 from the German development bank DEG as a Senior Banker in the Financial Institutions team in Moscow. In October 2013, he was promoted to Director for Regional Development and Deputy Head of the Moscow Office. In April 2015, he became Head of Russia before transitioning to the role of Director for Corporate Debt.
Mr. Tuerkner’s academic background includes postgraduate professional training at the German Development Institute.