CIT Names Eduard Vernède as Managing Director for Defense and Government Services
CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) announced the appointment of Eduard Vernède as managing director in its Aerospace, Defense & Government Services sector. Vernède will focus on enhancing lending activities and client relations in the multibillion-dollar government and defense contractor industry, particularly around the Washington D.C. area. With extensive experience from previous roles at Lloyds Banking Group and Royal Bank of Scotland, his expertise aims to bolster CIT's commitment to this vital sector.
- Appointment of an experienced managing director may enhance company capabilities in a key market.
- Focus on the lucrative government and defense contractor industry could lead to increased revenue opportunities.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) today announced that Eduard Vernède has joined the company as managing director in CIT's Aerospace, Defense & Government Services business.
In his new role, Vernède will largely be focused on CIT's lending activity to serve the multibillion-dollar government and defense contractor industry, as well as supporting the aerospace segment. His responsibilities will include developing new client relationships, identifying new target markets and ensuring outstanding customer support and satisfaction. His coverage territory will primarily focus on the Washington D.C. beltway region and adjacent areas.
"Eduard is an experienced and accomplished financial professional with demonstrated expertise in aerospace, defense and government services," said John Heskin, managing director and group head for CIT's Aerospace, Defense and Government Services business. "We look forward to his contributions as we reaffirm our commitment to supporting this vital sector."
"We are pleased to have Eduard join our team of seasoned bankers helping support our clients and growth in this dynamic industry sector," said David Harnisch, head of CIT's Commercial and Real Estate Finance business.
Vernède previously worked at Lloyds Banking Group, where he directed the company's aerospace and defense group in North America. Prior positions included roles at Royal Bank of Scotland and ABN AMRO.
CIT's Aerospace, Defense & Government Services group, part of the company's Commercial Finance division, provides integrated financial solutions for manufacturers, suppliers and service providers in the aerospace, defense, homeland security and government services markets.
About CIT
CIT is a leading national bank focused on empowering businesses and personal savers with the financial agility to navigate their goals. CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) is a financial holding company with over a century of experience and operates a principal bank subsidiary, CIT Bank, N.A. (Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender). The company's commercial banking segment includes commercial financing, community association banking, middle market banking, equipment and vendor financing, factoring, railcar financing, treasury and payments services, and capital markets and asset management. CIT's consumer banking segment includes a national direct bank and regional branch network. Discover more at cit.com/about.
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