Trafigura has appointed Josh Presley as Head of Corporate Finance, based in Geneva.

Josh brings more than 20 years of experience in debt capital markets and corporate finance to the role. He joins Trafigura from SMBC Group, where he served as Head of Capital Markets and Advisory.

In his new role, Josh will lead Trafigura’s corporate finance function, managing the development and execution of the Group’s global funding strategy and supporting relationships with financial stakeholders.

Josh Presley, Head of Corporate Finance at Trafigura, said: “Trafigura’s position in global supply chains, its balance sheet strength and the depth of its banking relationships make this a genuinely exciting role. I am looking forward to working with my colleagues across the finance team and contributing to the continued development of the corporate finance function.”

Laurent Christophe, Group Treasurer of Trafigura, said: “We are very pleased to welcome Josh to Trafigura. He brings deep expertise in debt capital markets and a strong track record across major financial centres. As we continue to develop and diversify our funding platform, Josh’s experience will be a valuable asset to the Group.”

Prior to SMBC, Josh held senior positions at Bank of America and Credit Suisse in both London and New York, where he advised Emerging Markets and Investment Grade corporate clients on financing and capital markets solutions.