Jūlija Lebedinska-Ļitvinova, Chief Risk Officer and Member of the Management Board, will step down from her role effective 15th May 2026 to pursue professional opportunities outside the Baltics.
Since June 2021, in her role as Chief Risk Officer Jūlija Lebedinska-Ļitvinova has been responsible for the Group's risk management, ensuring that Citadele maintained high standards in risk oversight and navigated complex regulatory and operational challenges. Until the appointment of a new Chief Risk Officer, the relevant responsibilities will be distributed among senior members of the management team, ensuring seamless continuity.
Jūlija Lebedinska-Ļitvinova: “After five years as Chief Risk Officer at Citadele, I am stepping down to pursue new professional opportunities. I am grateful for the trust and support of shareholders and proud of the bank’s progress in risk management and governance. Citadele is well-positioned for future growth and success.”
Rūta Ežerskienė, Chair of the Management Board and Chief Executive Officer: “Throughout her tenure as Chief Risk Officer, Jūlija has demonstrated professionalism and integrity, helping Citadele navigate complex challenges and maintain high standards in risk oversight. I am thankful for her leadership and guidance. Wishing her success in her future endeavors.”
About Citadele Group
Citadele’s mission is to modernise the financial sector by offering a range of next-generation financial technology-based services alongside traditional banking products, serving both private individuals and entrepreneurs across the Baltics. In 2025, Citadele issued EUR 1.6 billion in new loans, with the total loan portfolio reaching EUR 3.8 billion and deposits growing to EUR 4.3 billion. Citadele Bank is the Group’s parent company in Latvia, and its subsidiaries and branches operate in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia.