Damian Austin has over two decades of experience in the banking sector, with a focus on trade finance. Damian has held various senior management positions at top financial institutions such as BACB plc, Bank ABC, Barclays Corporate Banking, HSBC, and WestLB. Damian has expertise in global transaction banking, trade debt and distribution, syndications, and specialized trade finance. Damian is currently serving as the Managing Director and Chief Banking Officer at BACB plc, overseeing Trade Finance strategy and P&L. Damian's previous roles include European Head of Global Transaction Banking, Interim Co Head of Wholesale Banking Europe, and Global Head of Trade Finance Syndications. Additionally, Damian has served as Deputy Chairman at the International Trade & Forfaiting Association.
BACB plc
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BACB is an international wholesale bank. We provide tailored trade solutions to clients, with a focus on facilitating trade to and from specialist markets in Africa and the Middle East. Established in 1972, BACB is a UK-registered public limited company. We are authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority. We are based in multicultural London, banking capital of the world, which provides our clients with the assurance of dealing with a UK regulated bank. It enables us to tap into a diverse, talented range of experienced international bankers, who understand our core markets and who are aligned with the Bank’s ambition to make a difference in the markets in which we do business. The Bank aims to build long-term added value relationships and a sustainable revenue base, leveraging our core competency in facilitating cross border trade with our chosen clients and markets. At BACB we always put our clients first and provide specialised trade finance products and services, as well as a high-end UK real estate lending offering. We are BACB, a unique team of bankers who offer a bespoke service, and an absolute commitment to a long term, highly effective and personal relationship with all our clients. This approach is endorsed by over 50 years’ experience facilitating international trade.