Deia Markova appointed head of trade commodity finance in Switzerland

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Societe Generale announces the appointment of Deia Markova as Head of Trade Commodity Finance in Switzerland, effective since 20 January 2020.

In her new responsibilities, Deia Markova will supervise the Trade Commodity Finance activity in Switzerland and develop the franchise. Additionally, given her expertise in sustainable and positive impact finance, Deia will continue to be actively involved in the implementation of Societe Generale’s sustainability roadmap in the country.

Based in Geneva, Deia reports to Anne Marion-Bouchacourt, Group Country Head for Switzerland and CEO of SG Zurich1 and to Emmanuel Chesneau, Global Head of Trade Commodity Finance. Deia Markova replaces Christian Vez, who, after 10 years at Societe Generale, will take an early retirement.

Deia Markova brings strong investment banking expertise and more than 18 years of international experience. She demonstrated her capability to originate, structure and execute complex transactions, both on debt and equity side, with a focus on emerging markets and innovative solutions.

Anne Marion-Bouchacourt comments: “I am delighted with the appointment of Deia Markova as Head of our Trade Commodity Finance department. Her in-depth understanding of debt financing, commodities and sustainable finance will be of great help to foster innovation and continue to support our clients in these areas.”

Societe Generale’s Trade Commodity Finance activities support commodity traders and producers, both exporters and importers, by securing and financing their transactions. Fully committed to the evolution of trade commodity finance, the Group focuses on innovation that will ease trade processing while reinforcing security and enhancing clients’ global experience.

Established in Switzerland since 1897, Societe Generale has developed in the country a vast range of integrated services and tailored solutions in corporate and investment banking, private banking, asset management, securities services, global transaction & payment services, equipment financing (Societe Generale Equipment Finance) and vehicle fleet management (ALD Automotive).

Press contacts:

Societe Generale: Adeline Charlès   022 819 02 19   adeline.charles@socgen.com

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1 SG Zurich is the Swiss branch which encompasses corporate & investment banking activities, asset management (Lyxor AM), securities services (SGSS) and global transaction & payment services. These businesses are located between Geneva and Zurich.

Biography

Deia Markova is appointed Head of Trade Commodity Finance in Switzerland in January 2020.

Deia Markova started her career in 2001 at Societe Generale in Paris in the Corporate Finance Advisory’s department and joined later the Structured Commodity Finance team, where she focused on Metals & Mining producers in Russia and the CIS. From 2014 to 2017, Deia headed the corporate lending business of Sberbank (Switzerland), with a focus on commodity producers and traders. Then Deia joined SG Zurich in 2018 where she developed and promoted new financing solutions aimed at the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Deia holds a Master of Science in Finance from Panthéon-Assas University Paris and a Certificate of Advanced Studies in International Business Law from University of St. Gallen.

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Societe Generale

Societe Generale is one of the leading European financial services groups. Based on a diversified and integrated banking model, the Group combines financial strength and proven expertise in innovation with a strategy of sustainable growth, aiming to be the trusted partner for its clients, committed to the positive transformations of society and the economy.

Active in the real economy for over 150 years, with a solid position in Europe and connected to the rest of the world, Societe Generale has over 149,000 members of staff in 67 countries and supports on a daily basis 31 million individual clients, businesses and institutional investors around the world by offering a wide range of advisory services and tailored financial solutions. The Group is built on three complementary core businesses:

Active in the real economy for over 150 years, with a solid position in Europe and connected to the rest of the world, Societe Generale has over 149,000 members of staff in 67 countries and supports on a daily basis 31 million individual clients, businesses and institutional investors around the world by offering a wide range of advisory services and tailored financial solutions. The Group is built on three complementary core businesses:

  • French Retail Banking which encompasses the Societe Generale, Crédit du Nord and Boursorama brands. Each offers a full range of financial services with omnichannel products at the cutting edge of digital innovation;
  • International Retail Banking, Insurance and Financial Services to Corporates, with networks in Africa, Russia, Central and Eastern Europe and specialized businesses that are leaders in their markets;
  • Global Banking and Investor Solutions, which offers recognized expertise, key international locations and integrated solutions.

Societe Generale is included in the principal socially responsible investment indices: DJSI (World and Europe), FTSE4Good (Global and Europe), Euronext Vigeo (World, Europe and Eurozone), four of the STOXX ESG Leaders indices, and the MSCI Low Carbon Leaders Index.

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Supporting its clients across various sectors, the Corporate & Investment bank offers bespoke solutions combining innovation, advisory services and high execution quality.

  • For Corporates, Financial Institutions, Financial Sponsors, Sovereigns and the Public Sector: providing strategic advice (M&A, debt, capital structure, and asset & liability management), equity and debt capital market access, structured finance and asset finance’s expertise as well as hedging solutions, especially in foreign exchange and rates.
  • For Investors: offering tailor-made and added-value investment and risk management solutions through its integrated platform, delivering comprehensive access to markets (fixed income, credit, foreign exchange, commodity, equity and derivatives), as well as innovative services, leading financial engineering, quality of execution, forward-looking research, and prime services and clearing.

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