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Leumi UK appoints Andy Mallin as new Chief Business Officer

Posted: 15th November 2018   |   Share

Immediate start for Chief Business Officer with remit to develop the business lines of the multi-specialist bank.

Andy  Mallin  has  been  appointed  the  new  Chief  Business  Officer  for  Leumi  (UK)  –  the London-based  subsidiary  of  Israel’s  international  bank.  A  seasoned  finance  professional with  over  20  years’  experience  in  corporate  and  commercial  banking,  Andy  will  report directly to Gil Karni, CEO of Leumi (UK). He will head all business activity in order to grow an already strong existing business built on sector expertise and strong client relationships for the medium to long term.

During his career, Andy has successfully led a number of teams across a wide variety of business banking sectors – including commercial, corporate and real estate finance. Most recently, he acted as the Divisional Head of Real Estate Finance at Santander, where he led a team of 30 relationship directors and managers. He has also been a Senior Area Manager of Large Corporate Banking at Lloyds Banking Group. 

Gil  Karni,  CEO  at  Leumi  (UK),  says:  “We  are  delighted  that  Andy  has  joined  us  as  Chief Business Officer. His expertise and breadth of experience will help ensure that our business continues  to  strengthen  and  grow,  while  maintaining the  solutions-driven,  client-centric approach that characterises the Bank today.

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About Leumi (UK) and Leumi Group

Leumi (UK) is a UK-regulated bank offering a wide range of corporate and commercial banking services to both UK based and international clients. An integral part of the Leumi Group founded in London in 1902, the Bank operates through its Head Office in London and its award winning Asset Based Lender subsidiary, Leumi ABL in Brighton. Activities include commercial finance, trade finance, with a particular expertise in financing cross border trading, commodity  finance,  financing  Israeli  related  business,  property  finance and  hotel  finance.  The  Bank  serves  its clients with deposit accounts, hedging and foreign exchange capabilities and a full treasury offering.

Leumi  (UK)  is  a  subsidiary  of the  Leumi  Group,  one  of  Israel’s  largest  banking  groups  and  a  reputable  globalbanking institution. The Group operates over 230 branches across Israel, alongside offices in key financial centres worldwide. The Group offers a comprehensive range of specialised financial services.  Bank Leumi (UK) plc is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority.