Strengthening International Dialogue: Daria Lalaiants Meets the British Ambassador to Ukraine

On September 8, 2020, Daria Lalaiants, CEO of Darly Solutions, took part in a private meeting with Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Ukraine Melinda Simmons.
The discussion was part of an initiative by YBC, Ukraine’s top community for young entrepreneurs, aimed at supporting local businesses through international dialogue during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The meeting took place at Kharkiv Palace Hotel 5* – one of Europe’s best business hotels, located just a block away from Darly Solutions’ office in the heart of Kharkiv.

Discussing resilience and innovation during COVID-19

The conversation focused on how Ukrainian IT companies were adapting to the challenges of 2020 – maintaining operations, team efficiency, and global partnerships despite lockdowns and market uncertainty.

Representing Darly Solutions, Daria Lalaiants shared insights into:

• how agile teams and transparent communication helped the company stay productive during global restrictions,
• how the pandemic accelerated digital transformation and increased demand for remote product development,
• how the Ukrainian IT ecosystem was becoming a reliable partner for international clients seeking flexibility and speed.

Promoting Ukraine’s tech sector internationally

The British Embassy emphasized the importance of continued cooperation between the UK and Ukraine in technology and innovation.
The dialogue reinforced a shared vision – that collaboration between Ukrainian service companies and international partners drives both business growth and long-term trust.

For Darly Solutions, the event reflected the company’s strategic focus on building strong, transparent partnerships and positioning Ukrainian engineering expertise on the global stage.

About Melinda Simmons

At the time, Melinda Simmons had served as the British Ambassador to Ukraine since 2019. She actively promoted dialogue with Ukrainian businesses, supported reforms, and encouraged international cooperation – initiatives that remain consistent with the values of openness and partnership that Darly Solutions upholds.