KYIV, Oct 16 - The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has appointed Matteo Patrone as Managing Director for Eastern Europe and the Caucasus, according to a report on the EBRD's website.

"Matteo Patrone will be responsible for the bank's operations and engagement in Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. The EBRD's combined investment in the six countries stands at almost EUR 24 billion throughout all sectors of their economies to date," the report says.