Rabobank Canada is pleased to announce the recent expansion of its Wholesale Banking team, with the addition of five new full-time team members.
This expansion aims to support the continued growth of the Canadian Franchise and delivery of excellent service to its existing and future customer base.
The expanded Wholesale Banking team is organized into two primary coverage teams, Team East and Team West, each of which are supported by a Team Lead, Vice President, Associate and Analyst. Additionally, two Credit Analysts are shared by Team East & Team West and are organized by sector focus.
This new structure allows each team to deepen its geographical and sector focus within Canada and strengthen the franchise’s strategic positioning within the Canadian market and client base, in partnership with Rabobank North America’s various product groups. The new structure is listed below, with newest team members highlighted in green.
| Team East: | Team West: |
| Jonathan Hopkins, ED – Relationship Manager – Team Lead
Arun Nageswaran, VP – Canada Wholesale Banking Corentin Oliva, Associate – Corporate Clients Sim Gill, Analyst – Corporate Clients |
Kevin Charko, MD – Senior Relationship Manager – Team Lead
Ryan Korn, VP – Canada Wholesale Banking Lavina Hang, Associate – Corporate Clients David Cha, Analyst – Corporate Clients |
| *Sandra Seaton Barnes, ED – Credit Analyst; Adam Kennel, ED – Credit Analyst | |
Each Team Lead reports into Rabobank Canada General Manager and Country Head Marc Drouin. Both teams are supported by the Branch’s Business Manager Taleen Boudakian, Wholesale Client Support Colleen Shaw and Executive Assistant Katrina Myall.
“We are thrilled at the level of support provided to Rabobank Canada, which demonstrates the bank’s commitment to the Canadian market and recognition of the opportunities that we have identified, both in terms of supporting our existing client base and developing additional growth opportunities,” said Marc. “We certainly look forward to continuing to build our Canadian Franchise, and with the bank’s support, have a clear path to achieve this goal.” David Bassett, Head of Wholesale Banking North America, added: “Canada is a key growth market for our WBNA franchise, and the expansion of our team in Toronto will enable us to connect better with our clients on sector-specific topics.”
About Rabobank
Rabobank Group is a global financial services leader providing wholesale and retail banking, leasing, and real estate services in more than 37 countries worldwide. Founded over a century ago, Rabobank today is one of the world’s largest banks with over $678 billion in assets.
In the Americas, Rabobank Wholesale Banking North America is a premier corporate and investment bank to the food, agribusiness, commodities and energy industries. Rabo AgriFinance, a subsidiary of Rabobank, is a leading financial services provider for farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses in the United States. Together, we provide sector expertise, strategic counsel and tailored financial solutions to clients across the entire value chain. Visit www.RabobankWholesaleBankingNA.com and www.RaboAg.com.
