Paul Coles

Paul Coles is a seasoned professional in the finance and banking sector with extensive experience spanning over two decades. Currently serving as Director of Treasury at Orbian since June 2023, Paul has also been a Board Member of ITFA since September 2014. Prior to Orbian, Paul held the position of Head of Global Transactional Distribution at HSBC Commercial Banking from May 2017 to June 2023. Previous roles include Director of Global Trade Risk Distribution at Bank of America, Corporate Director of Trade Asset Management at RBS, and Trade Credit Distribution at ABN AMRO. Paul began the career at London Forfaiting Company Ltd in various capacities between 1997 and 2005. Paul holds a BSc in Management Studies from Royal Holloway, University of London, obtained from 1994 to 1997.