Juan Kreutz Takes the Helm at SMBC Americas

Juan Kreutz, known as JC, has been appointed to a significant role at SMBC Americas. He is now the Head of Structured Finance Solutions and the Deputy Head for the Americas region.

Responsibilities

JC will oversee several key financial areas, including:

Project Finance
Real Estate Finance
Global Trade Finance
Business in Latin America

Experience and Achievements

JC has been with SMBC for over 10 years, contributing to the bank's growth in:

Project Finance
Advisory Services
Expanding the bank's presence in Latin America

Hirofumi Otsuka, CEO of SMBC Americas, praised JC's work, stating that he will help the bank evolve and better serve clients.

Previous Role

Before this appointment, JC was the General Manager of Global Structured Finance, managing industry groups in North and South America, including:

Power
Infrastructure
Real Estate Finance

Professional Background

JC has extensive experience in finance, having worked at:

BBVA Securities
Barclays
Other major banks

He holds degrees from:

Georgetown University
NYU

Transition

JC is taking over from Carl Adams, who retired after 12 years at the bank.

About SMBC Group

SMBC Group is a major global financial group with:

A long history
A wide range of financial services
Offices in nearly 40 countries