Partner Article
New International Director for London and the South appointed at Santander
Santander Corporate & Commercial has appointed Francisca Michielsen as the new International Director for London & the South.
Francisca Michielsen will be working with Large Corporate businesses to support them in their international ambitions. Based out of London, Francisca covers London & the South working with the Relationship Director teams headed by Steve King and Toby Frampton, Regional Directors.
Francisca is an international specialist. She can advise clients in structuring a range of international and trade solutions to support both import and export activities.
Francisca has an in-depth understanding of the international needs of Large Corporates, enabling her to provide invaluable support. Francisca has worked across Structured Commodity Trade Finance, Project Finance and most recently as Relationship Director for Large Corporate Clients including international assignments, and brings wide-ranging experience and knowledge to the team.
Mark Ling, Head of International Large Corporates for Santander Corporate & Commercial, said: “We are committed to growing our international teams to provide dedicated support for ambitious international businesses, as our franchise continues to expand and grow. We are delighted to welcome Francisca Michielsen to our team.
“Francisca has a comprehensive international banking background, with years of industry experience gained at international banks. She is a valuable addition to Santander.”
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