INTL FCStone Inc. (NASDAQ: INTL) today announced that its London-based subsidiary, INTL FCStone Ltd’s Global Payments Division (GPD), has appointed François Beau Yon de Jonage as Senior Vice President. He joins the Company from Société Générale, where he served as Head of the firm’s Global Exotic Currency Service.
Mr. Beau Yon de Jonage is a leading expert in the global payments and foreign exchange industries. During his last five years at Société Générale, he managed the firm’s Global Exotic Currency sales and trading for a client base inclusive of financial institutions, corporations, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.
Carsten Hils, Global Head of INTL FCStone Ltd’s Global Payments Division, commented on today’s news:
We are thrilled to welcome François to our team. His extensive book of business, as well as his unparalleled understanding of those industries in which we operate and the unique needs of our client base, will reinforce our position as the industry leader in the global payments space. François’ deep knowledge of global frontier markets will be enormously beneficial as we continue to improve the products and services that we offer to our customers.
INTL FCStone Ltd’s Global Payments Division allows clients to execute payments in more than 175 countries and 140 currencies through its global network of approximately 300 correspondent banks. Mr. Beau Yon de Jonage’s appointment will allow GPD to build out this worldwide network even further, as he has established a substantial number of trusted global correspondent banking relationships over the course of his 17-year career.
Mr. Beau Yon de Jonage commented:
I am excited to be working alongside INTL FCStone’s team of cross-border payments professionals, who are not only experts in the space but are deeply committed to client service. The Company maintains a leadership position in providing payments and foreign exchange services for exotic countries. I look forward to utilizing my knowledge and skillset to serve the Global Payments Division’s customer base, and to leveraging my relationships across the industry to further the Company’s growth.