David Goring-Thomas to join as Global Head of Aviation Finance
Long–established Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG has appointed David Goring-Thomas as the Global Head of its Aviation Finance business, following the completion of the acquisition of DVB Bank’s Aviation Finance lending business.
Goring-Thomas, who will be based in London, previously held the position of Board Member responsible for Aviation Finance at DVB Bank. He will be tasked with ensuring a smooth integration as the combined team looks to build upon the strong foundation the 360-year old Tokyo-headquartered MUFG holds in the aviation sector around the world.
“David and the team joining from DVB Bank bring a wealth of experience and knowledge which will propel MUFG’s status in the sector and enable us to offer our aviation clients a broader range of products and capabilities,” remarked John Winter, Head of MUFG’s Global Corporate Investment Banking, EMEA and CEO, MUFG Securities-EMEA.
“I am looking forward to spearheading the next phase of growth for MUFG as it expands its offering in the aviation space, and collaborating with the existing teams and clients around the world,” commented Goring-Thomas.
Prior to joining DVB Bank in 1998, he worked at the Long-Term Credit Bank of Japan, the Swiss Bank Corporation, and NatWest Bank. He studied Economics at the University of Manchester in the UK.
