EBRD announces new leadership for Romania and Southeast Europe
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced on Tuesday, May 19, that it has appointed Grzegorz Zielinski as managing director for Southeast Europe, effective June 1, 2026.
Radu Dumitrescu · Journalist
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced on Tuesday, May 19, that it has appointed Grzegorz Zielinski as managing director for Southeast Europe, effective June 1, 2026.
Zielinski will succeed Charlotte Ruhe, who is retiring at the end of June after serving as director for Central and Southeast Europe. The official will lead EBRD operations in the six countries of the Western Balkans, plus Bulgaria, Romania, and Greece.


