ABN AMRO Diamond & Jewellery Clients Head Erik Jens Leaving Bank

(IDEX Online) – Well-known industry banking figure Erik A. Jens is leaving his position as head of ABN AMRO Bank's Diamond & Jewellery Clients (D&JC).

The bank said in a statement that Geert van Reisen has been appointed interim Global Head of Diamond & Jewellery Clients as of 1 December, until all internal formalities have been arranged.

Jens has decided to pursue his career outside the bank, the statement added.

“Our team at D&JC is amazing,” Jens commented, “and I gave it my best five years. 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 D&JC will become part of Trade & Commodity Finance (TCF) within ABN AMRO’s Commercial & Institutional Banking business

Rutger van Nouhuijs, CEO of Corporate & Institutional Banking, said: “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 wealth of experience in various managerial roles in different industries within and outside the Netherlands, ABN AMRO said. At present, Geert is Global Head of Strategy, Risk and Portfolio Management for D&JC.

ABN AMRO’s Diamond & Jewellery Clients has been a leading financial services provider for the diamond and jewellery 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).