Bank of America names new head of global trade and supply chain finance

Bank of America has appointed Chris Jameson as the new head of global trade and supply chain finance, effective June 1, succeeding Geoff Brady. Jameson will maintain his current role as head of global payments solutions (GPS) product management for the EMEA region while taking on this global leadership position from his base in London. This transition reflects the bank's strategic focus on deepening its expertise in serving complex client needs across international jurisdictions and financial institutions.

Chris Jameson takes over the global trade leadership role after more than 15 years at Bank of America, where he has held various senior positions including head of financial institutions sales for EMEA and head of GPS corporate sales for Western Europe. In his expanded capacity, Jameson will continue to oversee the development and deployment of payments, receivables, FX, and liquidity services for corporate and financial institution clients. Greg Kavanaugh, head of GPS global product management, noted that Jameson’s experience with the Bankers Association for Finance and Trade (Baft) and his history of leading product strategy across EMEA provide the necessary industry depth for this global role.

Geoff Brady, who led the bank’s trade and supply chain finance business for eight years, will move into a newly created role as head of working capital solutions within the global capital solutions group. Based in New York, Brady will report jointly to Karen Fang, global head of infrastructure and sustainable finance, and Sarang Gadkari, co-head of global capital markets. This appointment is a key component of Bank of America’s broader push to expand its capabilities in structured working capital and supply chain-related financing, following the formalization of the global capital solutions group in November.

The leadership shift signals a significant move by Bank of America to integrate trade finance more closely with structured capital solutions. Brady indicated that his new unit will focus on structured transactions involving inventory, portfolios, and receivables to help clients manage complex supply chain needs. By leveraging Jameson’s background in global payment solutions and Brady’s expertise in structured working capital, the bank aims to enhance its service delivery across both public and private markets, ensuring a more comprehensive approach to the evolving supply chain finance sector.