Ex-TD executive appointed as COO of SMBC in America
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC) has announced the appointment of Greg Keeley as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for its Americas division. Keeley, who will join the bank in April, will take over the COO role from Katsuyuki Kubo on an interim basis.
SMBC's Americas division has seen significant growth in the last few years. The headcount has surpassed 5,000, with growth attributed to expansion in both the front office and ongoing investment in functional infrastructure, particularly technology, risk, and compliance. The U.S. counterpart of the division has a long-term commitment to the market and has witnessed substantial headcount growth in the last five years.
Hirofumi Otsuka, CEO of the SMBC Americas Division, expressed his excitement about Keeley's appointment, stating, "Keeley's role is key for our evolution as a modern, digital, and data-driven bank." Keeley, who was most recently the senior executive vice president of platforms and technology at TD Bank, is known for attracting strong talent and enhancing digital capabilities while ensuring the security of platforms.
Prior to joining TD, Keeley worked at American Express for more than 21 years. However, detailed information about his career history or his prior roles at TD Bank and American Express could not be found in the current search results. For a comprehensive understanding of Keeley's professional background, it might be necessary to consult professional networking sites such as LinkedIn or corporate biographies directly from the companies involved.
SMBC Nikko Securities America, the U.S. counterpart of SMBC's Americas division, has been designated a primary dealer by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The bank has also made key hires across senior-level roles in the U.S. counterpart recently, including the appointment of Christine Ferris as the head of securitized products in January.
The bank plans to continue investing in talent to support its growth and digital transformation. Keeley's arrival is expected to further strengthen SMBC's position in the Americas market.
The appointement of Greg Keeley as the COO for SMBC's Americas division signifies a strategic move towards strengthening business operations, given his expertise in technology and digital capabilities. With Keeley's arrival, SMBC is expected to bolster its position in the competitive Americas market, further fueling the division's growth and digital transformation.
