Menu HomeMediaMUFG appoints Vanessa Manning as Head of Transaction Banking EMEA 05.10.2021 MUFG appoints Vanessa Manning as Head of Transaction Banking EMEA MUFG today announces the appointment of Vanessa Manning as Head of Transaction Banking EMEA, effective November 1, 2021. Ms Manning will be responsible for driving further profitable growth across MUFG's Transaction Banking business in EMEA, as well as overseeing the strategic development of the Trade and Working Capital and Cash and Liquidity Management functions. With over 22 years' leadership experience in Global Cash & Trade Management gained from ABN AMRO, RBS, Standard Chartered and Deutsche Bank, Ms Manning is also an active member of institutional Diversity and Inclusion initiatives, including UK and European Women in Payments, and is a motivated mentor and mentee within the European Techstar Rise community. She will report to John Winter, CEO for MUFG in EMEA and Ranjana Clark, Head of Global & Americas Transaction Banking. Ms Manning takes over from interim head André Rijs, who was key to the successful business development and transformation of EMEA Transaction Banking during his tenure. Mr Rijs has decided to retire and will be leaving MUFG at the end of October. On the appointment, John Winter commented: "Transaction Banking is a core business line that underpins our EMEA franchise, and Vanessa's proven track record of building and enabling new and forward-thinking growth models will be a terrific asset. "I have no doubt she will be able to identify untapped potential in our current business and harness the capabilities of our talented team, driving efficiencies through the next generation of technology to improve the way we serve our clients internationally." Ms Manning added: "With its vast network, scale and stability, I believe MUFG has an opportunity to profoundly influence the digitisation of financial services in the industry and for our clients' tangible benefit. "I am incredibly excited to join at this transformational time and look forward to working with teams around the world to strengthen our European and global proposition." MUFG manages its Global Transaction Banking business from hubs across Asia, EMEA and the Americas, providing a wide range of Transaction Banking services for its clients. Key Contact Rebecca Edwards Head of Media Relations EMEA T: +44 (0)7483949335 Email Share this article Related content Beatrice Devillon-Cohen joins MUFG Securities EMEA Board Read more We use cookies on this website to make your browsing experience better. We request your consent to use analytics cookies to understand how our clients use the site. Find out more here. Accept Decline EMEA Headquarters Ropemaker Place 25 Ropemaker Street London, EC2Y 9AN United Kingdom T: +44 20 7577 1000 Email us A member of MUFG, a global financial group Product & service provision Locations Visit our global website Governance Careers Terms & conditions Modern Slavery Statements Interest Rate Benchmarks (IBORs) Inclusion and diversity Sitemap Copyright 2021 MUFG Bank, Ltd. and MUFG Securities EMEA plc. members of MUFG, a global financial group. All rights reserved