National Australia Bank today announced Krista Baetens has been appointed as Corporate and Institutional Banking (C&IB) Executive, Markets, subject to Visa approvals.
Group Executive, C&IB, David Gall said Krista brings more than 25 years’ experience as a global leader with an international track record running wholesale banking in Asia, Europe and the USA.
“For the past two years Krista has successfully led our Asia business, delivering outstanding leadership and strategic direction across the breadth of C&IB activities in the region,” Mr Gall said.
“Under her leadership, our Asia business has achieved strong financial and customer outcomes across the breadth of C&IB activities in Asia, including lending, transaction services, financial markets and debt capital markets.
“Krista’s deep international banking experience, global leadership capability, the strength of her risk management expertise and her proven strategic foresight, make her the ideal person for the role.”
The necessary Visa approval process will now commence for Krista, in the meantime, John Bennett will continue as acting C&IB Executive, Markets.