Natixis CIB appoints Rob Ward as country head for Australia and New Zealand

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) has appointed Rob Ward as senior country manager for Australia and New Zealand. Working from the bank’s Sydney office, Ward will report to Bruno Le Saint, CEO for the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions, and join the bank’s regional executive committee.

Ward brings more than 28 years of financial services experience to the role. His background spans structured finance, debt capital markets, and corporate advisory, with recent senior leadership positions held at MUFG, including head of investment banking for Oceania and head of project finance for Asia.

In his new capacity, Ward will focus on expanding the bank’s presence in the energy and infrastructure sectors. A core component of his remit involves collaborating with Azure Capital, a partner firm, to provide tailored solutions for clients, particularly in the mergers and acquisitions space. Natixis CIB has maintained a presence in Sydney for nearly two decades, providing underwriting, structuring, and advisory services.