MUFG Appoints Valeria Strappa as Head of Global Transaction Banking for the Americas
MUFG (MUFG) has appointed Valeria “Val” Strappa as Head of Global Transaction Banking for the Americas, overseeing operations across the United States, Canada and Latin America.
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MUFG (MUFG) has appointed Valeria “Val” Strappa as Head of Global Transaction Banking for the Americas, overseeing operations across the United States, Canada and Latin America. According to MUFG, she will drive commercial growth, digital modernization and closer alignment with Corporate & Investment Banking to position Global Transaction Banking as a strategic growth engine.
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News Market Reaction – MUFG
In the Jul 20 session, MUFG gained 0.42%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
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Key Figures
- Prior leadership experience
- nearly a decade
- Senior leadership roles at J.P. Morgan Payments
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Filed annual report containing audited consolidated financial statements with the U.S. SEC.
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Arranged Viva Aerobus's debut JOLCO facility as sole structuring agent and lender.
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Announced approximately $3.6 billion financing for Delfin LNG's first floating vessel.
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Participated in a $3 billion refinancing spanning renewable projects across Latin America.
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Strappa joins MUFG from J.P. Morgan Payments, where she spent nearly a decade in senior leadership roles across the
In her new role, Strappa will lead the next phase of growth for Global Transaction Banking across the
"Val's strategic vision, commercial leadership and transformation experience make her the right leader to accelerate our growth in the region," said Kevin Cronin, CEO of MUFG Americas. "Global Transaction Banking is a strategic priority for MUFG because it connects our financing strength with the operating capabilities our clients rely on every day. As clients' financing and operating needs become increasingly interconnected, we have a unique opportunity to deliver further value through a more connected experience and to become an increasingly strategic partner for our clients."
About MUFG and MUFG Americas
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) is one of the world's leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with over 360 years of history, MUFG has a global network with approximately 2,000 locations in more than 40 countries. The Group has about 150,000 employees and offers services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing. The Group aims to "be the world's most trusted financial group" through close collaboration among our operating companies and flexible response to all of the financial needs of our customers, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. MUFG's shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York stock exchanges. For more information, visit https://www.mufg.jp/english.
MUFG's Americas operations, including its offices in the U.S., Latin America, and Canada, are primarily organized under MUFG Bank, Ltd. and subsidiaries, and are focused on Global Corporate and Investment Banking, Japanese Corporate Banking, and Global Markets. MUFG is one of the largest internationally-headquartered financial institutions in the Americas. For locations, banking capabilities and services, career opportunities, and more, visit https://www.mufgamericas.com/.
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