Netherlands-based bank ING, has appointed Andrea Storr as its new head of UK lending.
Storr joined ING in 2012 and successfully led the bank’s acquisition finance business in Germany, Austria and Switzerland for several years.
In 2020, she was appointed head of US acquisition finance before returning to Europe last year as global head of acquisition finance portfolio management.
Before joining ING, Storr worked at Commerzbank in London and Frankfurt working across equity capital markets, sectors and leveraged finance, and at PwC in London.
In her newly-created role, Storr will be responsible for broadening the regional and local lending strategy, driving capital velocity, and taking local ownership of implementing themes related to lending.
She will also oversee ING’s newly created transaction management and portfolio management teams, which are part of the new lending function.
ING’s head of wholesale banking Emea, Eva Smolen, said: “Andrea’s appointment is a crucial part of our strategy to drive market growth and our global strategic priorities for lending in the UK.
“Her substantial banking experience will be invaluable for leading and managing the newly established Lending teams and ensuring smooth collaboration between internal and external stakeholders.”
