Greg Guyett Appointed as EBRD’s New First Vice President and Head of Client Services Group

Greg Guyett Appointed as EBRD’s New First Vice President and Head of Client Services Group

(IN BRIEF) Greg Guyett has been appointed as the new First Vice President and Head of the Client Services Group at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), starting September 1, 2025. He will succeed Jürgen Rigterink and lead teams responsible for banking, advisory, and policy activities aimed at strengthening market economies. With extensive experience from HSBC and J.P. Morgan, Mr. Guyett’s appointment is seen as a key step as the EBRD enters a new phase of growth and regional expansion.

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 1-May-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced the appointment of Greg Guyett as its new First Vice President and Head of the Client Services Group, effective from September 1, 2025. He will succeed Jürgen Rigterink, who has held the role since 2018.

In his new position, Mr. Guyett will oversee the teams responsible for banking, advisory, and policy activities that are key to strengthening market economies in the regions where the EBRD operates. The EBRD reported banking investments of €16.6 billion in 2024, underlining the importance of this leadership role.

Greg Guyett, an American national, joins the EBRD after a distinguished career at HSBC Holdings plc, where he currently serves as the Chair of the Strategic Clients Group. Previously, he was the CEO of Global Banking and Markets at HSBC in London and a member of the Group Executive Committee. Before his tenure at HSBC, Mr. Guyett spent 30 years at J.P. Morgan, holding various senior positions, including regional and country CEO and leading global business operations.

EBRD President, Odile Renaud-Basso, expressed her excitement over Mr. Guyett’s appointment, emphasizing the wealth of experience and leadership he brings to the bank. “As the EBRD enters its next phase of growth and regional expansion, it is crucial to have leaders like Greg who can drive our strategic objectives and deliver meaningful impact for our partners and clients,” she said.

Mr. Guyett, for his part, expressed enthusiasm for joining the EBRD and working alongside Odile Renaud-Basso and the leadership team to further the Bank’s mission of promoting prosperity in its countries of operations. He will also become a member of the EBRD’s Executive Committee, contributing to the senior management of the organization.

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