Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation has announced the appointment of Priya Bellino as Head of ESG Solutions in Asia Pacific.

Priya will be responsible for leading SMBC’s sustainable finance initiatives in Asia Pacific and will report to David Koh, Managing Director and Deputy Head of Corporate Banking, Asia Pacific at SMBC.

David Koh said, “Our ESG mission and targets are clearer than ever, and we are delighted to have Priya onboard to help lead our sustainability efforts across Asia Pacific. Priya’s strong expertise and keen understanding of the sustainable finance space in the region adds to SMBC’s strength in this domain. Together with the bank’s growing efforts and investment into sustainability, we will continuously deliver best-in-class ESG innovations and solutions for our customers as they embark on their climate transition journey.”