J.P. Morgan appoints leaders for APAC commercial banking

These appointments will take effect on 1 August.

J.P. Morgan Commercial Banking has announced important leadership appointments in Asia Pacific as part of its expansion efforts, specifically within its Corporate Client Banking International business.

Pravin Advani will assume an expanded role as the Chief Administrative Officer for Corporate Client Banking International. 

His focus will be on supporting the business's growth, including the accelerated expansion in Innovation Economy banking outside of the United States. 

Advani will ensure consistency across the 26 international markets where the business operates and will lead crucial initiatives to drive continued growth.

As Advani takes on these expanded responsibilities, Kerwin Clayton will assume the role of Head of Commercial Banking for Asia Pacific. 

Clayton has been with J.P. Morgan since 2006, initially joining in Hong Kong and later working in New York as a Managing Director in the Financial Services industry. 

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Over his 17-year tenure, he has held several leadership positions, including Head of Diversified Industries and Head of Natural Resources for Asia Pacific. 

For the past six years, Clayton has served as J.P. Morgan's Co-Head of Mergers & Acquisitions for Asia Pacific.

These appointments will take effect on 1 August, with both Advani and Clayton reporting functionally to head of Corporate Client Banking International Andrew Kresse.

Regionally, they will report to CEO of Asia Pacific, Filippo Gori.