We are pleased to announce that André Baladi has been appointed Head of the Atlanta office, effective immediately.
Following the retirement of Tamira Treffers-Herrera at the end of June, André assumed the Atlanta Head role on an interim basis. Following a thorough recruitment process, André will now lead the office going forward in an official capacity.
“I am thrilled that André is taking the leadership role of our Atlanta office. André will continue the legacy of strong leaders in this critical office for Rabobank globally and I look forward to working with him as we continue to grow our franchise in North America,” said David Bassett, Head of Wholesale Banking, Rabobank North America.
“I sincerely appreciate the trust the bank has placed in me to serve this great organization and its people in an elevated leadership capacity,” said Baladi. “I’m excited by the opportunity to build on the strong foundation that others have laid before me in the Atlanta office, and am wholeheartedly committed to partnering across business lines to help deliver continued strategic success for our North American franchise and the broader Rabobank network.”
André Baladi joined Rabobank in 2017 as a Senior Coverage Banker tasked with driving strategy for and deepening relationships primarily with Rabobank’s large corporate Consumer Food and Beverage companies in the United States. Since joining the organization, he has brought a collaborative, client-focused approach to his work and has demonstrated a strong commitment to the Atlanta office and the broader Wholesale Banking franchise.
In his new role, André will focus on strengthening connectivity within the Atlanta office as well as between Atlanta and other North America teams, supporting clients, enhancing our control framework and strengthening our collaborative culture, while also advancing our strategic priorities.
About Rabobank
Rabobank is one of the world’s largest cooperative banks and a global leader specializing in food, agriculture and energy.
In North America, Rabobank serves clients with corporate banking, agricultural and equipment financing solutions, leveraging its global strength and reach to provide knowledge and a competitive advantage across the entire food and energy value chain.