Wells Fargo Appointed New Head of Trade Finance
The bank has added a former BP executive to lead its international originations for global receivables and trade.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in People
Wells Fargo has appointed Kelly Stanley as its new head of international originations for global receivables and trade. The move is part of the bank's broader effort to expand its global receivables and trade finance capabilities.
Why it matters
The appointment signals a strategic push by Wells Fargo to grow its international footprint in trade finance through external executive hiring. This leadership change could affect the service offerings available to companies engaged in cross-border commerce.
Kelly Stanley joins the bank following 6 years at BP, where she served as senior manager of trade finance for the US and Emea. The appointment comes as Wells Fargo seeks to scale its global receivables and trade finance operations.
The players
Wells Fargo
A multinational financial services company providing banking, investment, and mortgage products to consumers and businesses.
Kelly Stanley
A financial executive with a background in trade finance roles at BP, Trafigura, and Socar Trading UK.
Jeremy Jansen
The head of originations for Wells Fargo Supply Chain Finance who oversees the international trade finance department.
The details
Stanley will report to Jeremy Jansen, the head of originations for Wells Fargo Supply Chain Finance. Her previous experience includes roles as a trade finance manager at Trafigura and as a senior trade finance officer at Socar Trading UK. This background aligns with the bank's intent to bolster its international originations capacity.
Timeline
September 30, 2026: The appointment of Kelly Stanley was announced.
Market Landscape
This leadership addition follows the established pattern of the 2024 launch of the Wells Fargo Supply Chain Finance expansion strategy. The hiring indicates a continued focus on specialized talent to drive growth in global trade services.
Businesses utilizing trade finance services should monitor for potential updates to Wells Fargo’s product offerings or credit standards under the new leadership. Evaluate whether these evolving capabilities better align with your current international supply chain requirements.
The takeaway
Wells Fargo is prioritizing specialized trade finance expertise to scale its international operations. Operators should track the firm’s future quarterly reports to identify new lending capacity or shifts in trade receivables products that may benefit their international supplier relationships.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Global Trade Review (GTR).
