Shinichiro is currently the Head of Transaction Banking Asia Pacific at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC). He is responsible for growing the bank's transaction banking business which covers both cash and trade business in Asia.
Shinichiro has 29 years of experience in corporate finance and transaction banking in Asia Pacific, UK, Europe, Middle East, Russia/CIS and Africa.
Prior to the current role, Shinichiro was APAC Head of Trade Finance and also the Global Head of Trade Innovation with the Global Trade Finance Department. The trade innovation function was established to spearhead the bank's drive to digitalise trade finance developments and processes. In this role, Shinichiro led multiple DLT initiatives, including collaborating with governments and consortiums on digital strategic projects; and making equity investments in trade finance and related fields. Prior to moving back to Asia in 2018, Shinichiro worked 10 years in SMBC Londo, closing major deals and building strong relationships with governments and major corporates.
Shinichiro joined SMBC in 1995 after graduating from Keio University with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. He also has a Masters in Finance from London Business School, University of London.
