Espirito Santo Investment (Banco Espirito Santo de Investimento), an investment banking arm of Banco Espirito Santo, a Portuguese bank, has expanded its operations with the opening of its New York Branch. Banco Espirito Santo currently operates across Spain, UK and Poland, with subsidiaries in Brazil and Ireland.
The company reported that the New York operations will be led by Moses Dodo, General Manager for the branch and Member of the Board of Espirito Santo Investment.
Ricardo Espirito Santo Silva Salgado, CEO of Banco Espirito Santo Group and Chairman of the Board of Espirito Santo Investment, said: “Our New York office is important to the expansion of our global investment and banking expertise. Our financial strength, stability, and history of success is the value we bring to our clients.”
Jose Maria Espirito Santo Silva Ricciardi, CEO of Espirito Santo Investment, said: “We have assembled an accomplished team of experienced executives in New York to build out our local network and leverage our global capabilities. Backed by our bank’s considerable assets, we will provide clients with access to the growth prospects of this market.”
Mr. Dodo said: “We are dedicated to providing our clients with customized solutions and local knowledge of the regions in which we operate. Our New York team will build on the bank’s strong track record in project finance, equities sales, trading, and risk management and our deep sector expertise.”
