John Gout has been appointed ABN AMRO Mellon’s Senior Sales Manager for the Benelux countries, effective 15 March. Based in the Amsterdam HQ of ABN AMRO Mellon, Gout will focus on new institutional clients in The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. He will report to Peter J. Adams, Head of Sales. A Dutch citizen, Gout has worked for Citibank and, most recently, Northern Trust.
“Our strong presence and long-term commitment to The Netherlands and the European marketplace in general demanded a highly credible senior sales person to continue our strategy for solid growth in the BENELUX countries,” says Nadine Chakar, CEO of ABN AMRO Mellon. “John brings with him a wealth of custody sales experience and expertise, profound local market knowledge, and a reputation for winning institutional clients in a highly competitive marketplace. I have no doubt he will prove an invaluable asset to our sales team and strategic growth.”
Gout says the new job is “the ideal post for me, as it combines my experience and aspirations with ABN AMRO Mellon’s strategy for growing its market share in Europe. In recent years I have been impressed by ABN AMRO Mellon’s achievements and their ability to deliver tailored solutions to their clients. I look forward to adding to their impressive history of success.”