Maib celebrated its retail partner ecosystem at a gala dedicated to gratitude and collaboration

Over 150 strategic partners that make up maib retail ecosystem came together for the Partner Gala, an inaugural event dedicated to gratitude, collaboration, and the energy that defines every cooperation and partnership with maib. Held at Arena Chisinau on November 27, coinciding with Thanksgiving Day overseas, the gala was a symbolic moment in which the bank thanked its partners for sharing maib’s passion for innovation, the same customer focus, and the commitment to creating high-quality experiences every day.

A strong community that grows together

With a network of over 2,200 maib liber partners and more than 1,100 maib gama partners, the maib retail ecosystem represents a key pillar of the payment and shopping experience for hundreds of thousands of customers across the country. In recent years, maib has consistently invested in digitalizing processes, streamlining payments, providing fast solutions for retailers, and creating new growth opportunities, actively contributing to the modernization of commerce and strengthening one of the most dynamic retail networks in Moldova.

Key moments of the evening

The gala highlighted several moments that highlighted the energy and success of the partnerships.

Giorgi Shagidze, CEO of maib, a noted in his speech that the bank serves over one million active clients, provides more than 1.5 million cards, over 900,000 clients use maibank, and 80% of consumer loans and deposits are granted online, directly through maibank. These achievements are not just numbers—they represent the trust of clients who choose maib every day in a country that is modernizing much faster than many would have expected.

Aliona Stratan, First Deputy CEO of maib, thanked the partners for their trust and commitment in building, together with the bank, increasingly simple and accessible experiences. "Partners’ offers are closer to clients in maibank, we are closer to businesses through the Merchant Portal, and we remain dedicated to creating experiences and connections that matter for both partners and clients. Because people seek security, we have integrated insurance into maibank. Because people want speed, we have included leasing directly in the app. Thanks to strategic partners such as Mastercard, Visa, and Vienna Insurance Group, we are committed to bringing the best international practices to Moldova and continuously improving the experiences we create."

Alexandru Sonic, Deputy CEO of maib: "Our Corporate services are constantly evolving, providing companies with financing, consulting, and a diversified range of products, supported by real market insights for better decisions and sustainable growth. Strategic partnerships support businesses through short- and medium-term financing, we continuously diversify our offerings and enhance our expertise to be as helpful as possible to the business community. In conclusion, you can count on the maib team—we are passionate about excellence."

Andrii Glevatskyi, Deputy CEO of maib: "With maib business, companies manage their finances easily and quickly, with more freedom to focus on what truly matters. We are partners in lending, in government programs, and in initiatives of international financial institutions. We have created a partner referral system, and our ecosystem is built on the principle of businesses supporting each other. We believe in the power of partnerships and invest in them and in maib’s clients."

An event with an elegant atmosphere, in the spirit of maib

The refined décor, selective ambiance, and visual storytelling reflected the professionalism and care with which maib creates carefully curated experiences for its clients and partners within the retail ecosystem. Every detail—from the warm lighting to the visual elements highlighting the success of partnerships—conveyed maib’s appreciation for each client.

Pianist Marcel Lazăr delivered a live piano recital, filling the space with elegant energy that perfectly complemented the evening’s atmosphere, creating a strong emotional backdrop for the sense of gratitude that defined the event.

The atmosphere was further enriched by composer and conductor Elias Tadeus, who delighted the audience alongside soprano Alis Făiniță. Together, they added depth and rhythm to the evening. The artists transformed the event into a multisensory experience, where elegance intertwined harmoniously with emotion, making every guest feel part of a community of mutual gratitude, crafted in the maib style.

Partnerships with speed, powered by maib

In 2026, maib aims to bring even more innovation: new digital solutions, advanced personalization, AI capabilities integrated into daily experiences, as well as closer collaboration with partners across all sectors.

The Partner Gala, which brings together the retail ecosystem, remains a milestone for the maib community and a reminder that success is built together—through trust, vision, and people who believe in the power of collaboration.

We thank all our partners and clients, who choose to grow their business success, expand, innovate, and create better experiences together with maib.

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