MUFG EMEA today announces the appointment of Laura Edgerton as Head of Global Subsidiary Banking, EMEA & Americas.

In this newly created role, Laura will oversee further collaboration and drive the growth of MUFG's Global Subsidiary Banking (GSB) network business on both sides of the Atlantic. MUFG's new regional GSB leadership structure will build stronger connectivity between its EMEA and Americas portfolios and further develop the bank's global platform.

Laura has over 18 years' experience in banking, senior client relationship management (including GSB) and Head of Strategy roles, including 15 years working at MUFG in EMEA, Americas and Asia Pacific. Her most recent role was as Managing Director, Head of Global Corporate Investment Banking (GCIB) Cross Regional Strategy, EMEA and Americas, where she helped to align the GCIB strategy across EMEA and Americas to deliver MUFG's global capabilities for its clients across businesses.

Laura is based in London and in her new role reports locally to Holly Villiers, Deputy Head of GCIB, EMEA, and from an Americas perspective to Bill Davidson, Head of Corporate Banking Client Coverage and Head of Technology, Media & Telecom (TMT) Banking in the Americas. From a functional GSB perspective she will report to Manoj Bhatia, Global Head of GSB.

GSB is a specialised form of corporate banking coverage which provides seamless connectivity to clients across multiple global jurisdictions to help them better manage the finances of their overseas branches and local operations from their main head office and regional treasury centres.

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

“GSB is an area where we see increased demand from our clients as they manage their businesses on a global basis dealing with ever more complex challenges. We're delighted to welcome Laura to the role, and I'm confident her leadership will help us further strengthen our offering and deliver for clients across the region."

Manoj Bhatia, Global Head of Global Subsidiary Banking, said:

“In her new role, Laura will focus on driving the inbound business momentum of the EMEA and Americas GSB portfolios and build a strong global GSB platform. Appointing Laura, who knows both regions and our GSB business well, reflects our confidence that this an area where we can successfully add value for clients, compete and grow."

Laura Edgerton, Head of Global Subsidiary Banking, EMEA & Americas said:

“I'm excited to begin my new role within the Global Subsidiary Banking team and for the positive opportunities ahead. I will leverage my strong global network within MUFG together with my client management experience, both as a Global Relationship Manager and as a Global Subsidiary Banker, to drive more value for our clients on both sides of the Atlantic and to elevate the profile of our global network as a key differentiator for MUFG."