BNP Paribas has bolstered its Asia Pacific transaction banking unit with two new appointments for global trade solutions.

Cynthia Tchikoltsoff has been named head of global trade solutions, transaction banking APAC at BNP Paribas, according to a statement, reporting to head of transaction banking APAC Chye Kin Wee. Tchikoltsoff is currently based in Hong Kong and will relocate to Singapore for the new role.

Tchikoltsoff has 15 years of experience working at BNP Paribas, primarily in supply chain management.

Deputy Head

The French lender has also appointed Stephane Gaboriaud as deputy head of global trade solutions, transaction banking APAC. She will also be based in Singapore and report to Tchikoltsoff.

Gaboriaud joined BNP Paribas over 18 years ago and held various positions across Europe and Asia Pacific. 

«Global trade is facing significant changes in recent years, from supply chain disruption due to the pandemic, digitalization in trade processes, as well as demand in incorporating sustainability in supply chain,» Wee said. «Asia Pacific is an important market for our corporate clients, and we remain focused on supporting our clients under the ever-changing market environment.»