Former TD executive appointed as COO for SMBC in the Americas
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC) Appoints Greg Keeley as COO for Americas Division
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC) has announced the appointment of Greg Keeley as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for its Americas division. This move comes as part of the bank's ongoing growth and commitment to the market.
Over the past five years, SMBC's U.S. counterpart has experienced significant headcount growth, with the current total headcount in the Americas exceeding 5,000. This expansion has been driven by growth in both the front office and ongoing investment in functional infrastructure, particularly technology, risk, and compliance.
Hirofumi Otsuka, CEO of the SMBC Americas Division, highlighted Keeley's role as key for the bank's evolution as a modern, digital, and data-driven bank.
Keeley brings a wealth of experience to his new role. Prior to joining SMBC, he spent more than six years at TD Bank in various leadership roles, including chief information officer, technology, and head of enterprise operational excellence. Before TD Bank, he worked at American Express for over 21 years. Keeley will join SMBC in April and will replace Katsuyuki Kubo, who has been serving as the interim COO. Kubo will ensure a smooth transition for Keeley.
In another notable development, SMBC Nikko Securities America has been designated a primary dealer by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Furthermore, Christine Ferris, a JPMorgan alum, was recently appointed as the head of securitized products by SMBC in January.
SMBC plans to continue investing in talent as part of its strategic growth plans. With Keeley's expertise in technology, cyber, and operational functions, he is expected to play a significant role in driving this investment and the bank's digital transformation.
Despite the lack of detailed information about Keeley's career history before joining SMBC, it is known that he has held senior banking roles prior to this appointment. For more accurate information on his background, consulting official SMBC press releases, business networking profiles like LinkedIn, or financial industry news would be advisable.
The SMBC Americas division has been a significant part of the global SMBC institution for a long time, and this latest appointment underscores the bank's commitment to its growth and success in the Americas.
Greg Keeley's vast experience in technology and finance, having served as a chief information officer and head of enterprise operational excellence at TD Bank, will be instrumental in SMBC's business strategy as they aim to evolve as a modern, digital, and data-driven bank.
As SMBC continues to invest in technological infrastructure, particularly in areas like technology, risk, and compliance, Keeley's appointment as COO for the Americas Division signals the bank's focus on leveraging technology to drive growth and transformation.
