BNP Paribas announces New Head of Territory for India

BNP Paribas today announced that Aymar de Liedekerke Beaufort has been appointed Head of Territory, India, and will retain his role as Head of Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB). This will take effect on 1 September 2021.

A 30-year veteran of BNP Paribas, Aymar has served as CEO of BNP Paribas India S.A. branches and led CIB in India since December 2019. His previous positions at BNP Paribas include Head of Territory Vietnam, Head of Country for Czech Republic and Slovakia, Head of Country for Hungary and South Eastern Europe, Deputy Head of Corporate and Transaction Banking Europe, and Head of Corporate Coverage and Transaction Banking, Germany.

Commenting on his appointment, BNP Paribas Asia Pacific Chief Executive Officer Paul Yang said: “In his expanded role, Aymar will drive Group strategy within our important India operation and enhance our ability to help clients tap the full range of BNP Paribas solutions across our global network.”

Aymar will also oversee local governance and controls while deepening initiatives related to Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Finance. He will succeed Franciska Decuypere, who will relocate to Europe to take on another senior role within BNP Paribas.

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