(1888PressRelease)
November 29, 2008 - "This appointment is the result of a rigorous selection process to identify the right person to take the company forward" said Reto Donatsch, Member of the Board of Directors. "As Swiss Commercial Capital continues to evolve and meet the challenges in the dynamic and fast-moving sector of supply chain finance we sought a leader who had direct and extensive experience in the origination and structuring of complex trade finance transactions.
David is without a doubt one of the most experienced people today in this sector. His leadership skills and vision will harness the considerable energy already present in the team and move the company to the next level."
Mr. Roberts, a KPMG-trained Chartered Accountant, has over 25 years of experience in banking and finance. He has held various senior commercial and risk positions with major global institutions, most notably as Managing Director of a NM Rothschild-owned asset finance company, Risk Director of Transamerica and more recently as a Vice President of GE Capital.
"Global corporations seek solutions to manage risk and grow sales in challenging markets" said Mr. Roberts. "Swiss Commercial Capital's clear strategic vision, cutting-edge technology and experienced global team allows us to continue to operate at the vanguard of next-generation supply chain finance. Our team understands the needs of the market, has a demonstrable ability and the desire to get the deal done."
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