Erik Jens, who has headed ABN AMRO Bank's Diamond & Jewelry Clients (D&JC) unit for five years, is leaving his position, the bank announced.
Jens, one of the best-known figures from the banking sector in the diamond trade, has decided to pursue his career outside the bank, the official statement added.
Geert van Reisen has been appointed interim Global Head of Diamond & Jewelry Clients as of 1 December until all internal formalities have been arranged.
“Our team at D&JC is amazing, and I gave it my best five years," Jens said. "I would like, above all, to thank my team, and with Geert at the helm, D&JC will have a great and experienced successor. I’d like to thank our clients for their trust. I will continue to be involved in the financing side of the luxury sector going forward.”
The Dutch bank said that the D&JC division will become part of the Trade & Commodity Finance (TCF) within ABN AMRO’s Commercial & Institutional Banking business.
Rutger van Nouhuijs, CEO of Corporate & Institutional Banking, commented: “We are extremely grateful to Erik for his enthusiasm and energy in successfully transforming various businesses at ABN AMRO. I wish him every success with the next steps in his career."
Geert van Reisen will report to Karin Kersten, Global Head of Trade and Commodity Finance. Kersten said: “D&JC and TCF are a logical fit as the trade and financing of diamonds has much in common with the commodity business.”
Geert van Reisen has a great deal of experience in a range of managerial roles in different industries in the Netherlands and other countries, ABN AMRO said. He is Global Head of Strategy, Risk and Portfolio Management for D&JC.
ABN AMRO’s Diamond & Jewelry Clients has been a leading financial services provider for the diamond and jewelry sector for over 100 years. D&JC provides global sector coverage, reaching clients in the entire value chain. D&JC currently operates out of four locations globally (Antwerp, Dubai, Hong Kong and New York).
