ABN Amro announced on November 30th, 2017 that its Diamond & Jewellery Clients (D&JC) will become part of Trade & Commodity Finance (TCF) within ABN Amro’s Commercial & Institutional Banking business.
The bank also announced that Geert van Reisen has been appointed interim global head of D&JC until all internal formalities have been arranged. Van Reisen takes over from Erik Jens who has decided to pursue his career outside the bank. Rutger van Nouhuijs, CEO of Corporate & Institutional Banking, said: “We are extremely grateful to Erik for his enthusiasm and energy in successfully transforming various businesses at ABN Amro. I wish him every success with the next steps in his career.”
“Our team at D&JC is amazing,” Jens commented, “and I gave it my best five years. I would like above all to thank my team and with Geert at the helm, D&JC will have a great and experienced successor. I’d like to thank our clients for their trust. I will continue to be involved in the financing side of the luxury sector going forward.”
Geert van Reisen will report to Karin Kersten, global head of trade and commodity finance. Kersten said: “D&JC and TCF are a logical fit as the trade and financing of diamonds has much in common with the commodity business.”
During his career, van Reisen gained a wealth of experience in various managerial roles in different industries within and outside the Netherlands. At present, Geert is global head of strategy, risk and portfolio management for D&JC.
ABN Amro’s Diamond & Jewellery Clients has been a leading financial services provider for the diamond and jewellery sector for over 100 years. D&JC provides global sector coverage, reaching clients in the entire value chain. D&JC currently operates out of four locations globally: Antwerp, Dubai, Hong Kong and New York.