MUFG EMEA today announces the appointment of Bénédicte de Giafferri as Managing Director, Head of Digital Infrastructure Coverage for EMEA.

In this newly created role, Bénédicte will further develop client relationships to deliver MUFG's pipeline of digital transactions, including data centres, in a product-agnostic role. As part of MUFG's EMEA coverage business, she will support clients with diversification of funding for this growing sector, which is evolving from traditional project financing to include corporate and securitisation structures.

Bénédicte, with over 25 years' experience in banking and infrastructure finance, will build out the digital infrastructure strategy for EMEA and lead the EMEA team, working in close collaboration with colleagues in U.S. and APAC regions. She be based in Paris and report locally to Genoveva Ramon-Borja, Head of Global Corporate and Investment Banking EU Platform and Corporate Coverage, and functionally to Holly Villiers, Deputy Head of Global Corporate and Investment Banking, EMEA.

Bénédicte spent the past 16 years at Natixis, most recently leading the Real Assets worldwide origination teams for five years. Her previous roles included various positions at the European Investment Bank and Dexia Crédit Local.

Genoveva Ramon-Borja, Head of Global Corporate and Investment Banking EU Platform and Corporate Coverage, said:

"This role was designed with a truly regional mandate, supporting digital infrastructure clients across EMEA, irrespective of location. Reflecting that, we conducted a talent search across the entire region to identify the strongest leader for the business, and Bénédicte emerged as the clear standout candidate. Her deep sector expertise, strong client relationships and international perspective will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our digital infrastructure franchise and support clients across EMEA in this fast-evolving market."

Holly Villiers, Deputy Head of Global Corporate and Investment Banking, EMEA, said:

"Digital infrastructure is one of the most dynamic and strategically important sectors in EMEA today, necessitating the rapid evolution of financing structures. Bénédicte's experience will be instrumental as we continue to build our pipeline in the sector and support clients in navigating an increasingly diversified funding landscape. Her leadership will further enhance our ability to deliver innovative financing solutions across the capital structure and deepen our relationships with clients across the region."

Bénédicte de Giafferri, Managing Director, Head of Digital Infrastructure Coverage, EMEA said:

“I am delighted to be joining MUFG at such an exciting time for both the bank and the digital infrastructure sector. Demand for digital infrastructure continues to accelerate, creating significant opportunities for clients as funding models evolve and new pools of capital enter the market. I look forward to working with colleagues across EMEA, the U.S. and APAC to build on MUFG's strong franchise and support clients with their strategic ambitions in this rapidly growing sector."