MUFG has today announced the appointment of Beate Zwijnenberg as Chief Operations Officer for MUFG Bank Europe N.V (MBE). Beate will be responsible for the management and development of the bank's operations, technology, middle office, general affairs and operational resilience functions.

Beate brings over 25 years of experience in financial services, focused on ensuring efficiency and resilience in the fields of operations and technology. Most recently she held the role of Chief Information Officer at ING Bank where she led IT strategy and operations, and digital initiatives across Finance, Risk, Financial Crime and Fraud Prevention, while working closely with key leading regulators including the Dutch Central Bank (DNB) and the European Central Bank (ECB).

Beate will report into Harm Bots, Head of EU and CEO and President of MUFG Bank Europe as well as Yoshi Mori, Chief of Staff, MUFG EMEA. She will sit on the Management Board for MUFG Bank Europe. She will be based in Amsterdam.

Harm Bots, Head of EU and CEO & President of MUFG Bank Europe, commented:

"Appointing Beate as Chief Operations Officer is a significant investment in our leadership and operational capabilities, and a key part of our broader growth agenda. It reflects our commitment to building a simpler, stronger, and more sustainable business. With Beate's extensive experience in operations and technology, we will enhance resilience, improve efficiency, accelerate innovation, and delivering value for clients and stakeholders."

Beate Zwijnenberg, Chief Operations Officer, MUFG Bank Europe, said:

"I'm honoured to join MUFG in Europe as Chief Operating Officer. This is an exciting time for the business, and I look forward to working with the team to build on its momentum. Together, we'll focus on driving operational excellence and delivering value to our clients and partners."