SMBC Americas Appoints Juan Kreutz as Head of Structured Finance Solutions

Core Insights - SMBC Group has appointed Juan (JC) Kreutz as the Head of Structured Finance Solutions for the Americas and Deputy Head for the Americas business [1][3] - JC will manage various structured product businesses, including project finance debt & advisory, real estate finance, leveraged finance, fund finance, transportation, leasing, and global trade finance [2][3] Group 1: Leadership and Experience - JC Kreutz has over 10 years of experience at SMBC, contributing to the bank's strong position in U.S. project finance and expanding its presence in Latin America [3] - Before his current role, JC served as General Manager of Global Structured Finance for SMBC Americas, overseeing multiple industry groups [3][4] - JC has a background in Debt Capital Markets at BBVA Securities and has held positions in energy finance and investment banking at several major financial institutions [4] Group 2: Organizational Context - JC succeeds Carl Adams, who retired after 12 years of leadership at the bank [5] - SMBC Group is a leading global financial institution with a history of 400 years, offering a wide range of financial services across nearly 40 countries [6] - In the Americas, SMBC Group operates in several countries, including the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru [7]