Deutsche Bank AG has announced the appointment of Peter Massion as its newest Head of Global Transaction Banking (GTB) and Head of Trade Finance and Cash Management Corporates in Japan.
Mr. Massion will be based out of Tokyo and will be tasked with the growth and development of Deutsche Bank’s transaction banking business in the country. In his new role he will be dealing with both institutional and corporate clients, and will be reporting to Lisa Robins, Head of GTB Asia Pacific, in his role as GTB Head in Japan and to Kaushik Shaparia, Head of TF/CMC Asia Pacific.
According to Mrs. Robins in a recent statement on the appointment, “Japan is a cornerstone market for our GTB business in this fast growing region. We are pleased to welcome Peter back to Deutsche Bank. He brings with him strong transaction banking expertise and I am confident that he will be successful in his new roles.”
Before joining Deutsche Bank, Mr. Massion previously served as Managing Director and Head of Transaction Banking at Standard Chartered Bank – also based out of Japan. He has held senior level roles at Deutsche Bank for over 14 years.
“We are delighted to welcome Peter back to Deutsche Bank as a valuable addition to our team. In his TF/CMC role, Peter will be working closely with the Bank’s coverage team to increase client penetration in the corporate segment in Japan and grow our franchise,” added Shaparia in an accompanying statement.
