Former TD executive appointed as Chief Operating Officer for SMBC in the Americas
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Appoints Greg Keeley as COO for Americas Division
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) has announced the appointment of Greg Keeley as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for its Americas division, effective from April 2025. The news was made public in July 2025 [2].
Keeley joins SMBC after spending over six years at TD Bank, where he held various leadership roles, including Chief Information Officer, Technology, and Head of Enterprise Operational Excellence. During his tenure at TD, he attracted strong talent and played a significant role in enhancing the lender's digital capabilities and ensuring the security of its platforms.
Prior to TD Bank, Keeley spent more than two decades at American Express, where he made substantial contributions to digital transformation. However, details about his specific roles and contributions at American Express are not readily available in the indexed search results.
The appointment of Keeley is part of SMBC's strategic move to evolve into a modern, digital, and data-driven bank. Hirofumi Otsuka, CEO of the SMBC Americas Division, noted that Keeley's role is key to this evolution.
The growth in headcount at SMBC's Americas division has been significant over the last five years. This growth has been driven by growth in both the front office and ongoing investment in functional infrastructure, particularly technology, risk, and compliance. The U.S. counterpart of SMBC has seen growth in headcount, including key hires across senior-level roles.
The most recent key hire was the appointment of Christine Ferris as the head of securitized products in January. Ferris, a JPMorgan alum, brings extensive experience in the securitized products sector.
As the new COO, Keeley will lead the technology, cyber, and operational functions at SMBC. He will replace Katsuyuki Kubo, who has been serving as the interim COO. Kubo, who is also the chief of staff, will ensure a smooth transition.
SMBC Nikko Securities America, the U.S. arm of SMBC, has been designated a primary dealer by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. With a total headcount of over 5,000, the bank plans to continue investing in talent to drive its growth and digital transformation.
Keeley left TD Bank on Jan. 31 to pursue this opportunity at SMBC. As he embarks on this new journey, he brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise that will undoubtedly contribute to SMBC's growth and success in the Americas.
[1] The growth in headcount at SMBC's Americas division has been significant over the last five years. [2] Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. has hired TD executive Greg Keeley as the chief operating officer for the Americas division. (Source: Business Wire)
- Greg Keeley, the newly appointed COO for SMBC's Americas division, brings his extensive experience in technology, having held positions such as Chief Information Officer and Head of Enterprise Operational Excellence at TD Bank.
- As part of its strategic move towards becoming a modern, data-driven bank, SMBC plans to continue investing in talent and functional infrastructure, particularly in technology, to drive growth and digital transformation in the Americas.
