Credit Suisse appoints David Mulford as Vice-Chairman

MUMBAI: Credit Suisse has appointed former US ambassador to India David Mulford as vice-chairman International. In this newly created role, Mulford will work with a range of clients across the integrated bank with a particular focus on governments, as well as corporate clients across the globe.

"David brings to Credit Suisse an unparalleled depth of experience and relationships spanning more than thirty years in investment banking and government service, working around the world in both developed and emerging markets," Brady Dougan, Chief Executive Officer of Credit Suisse Group, was quoted as saying in a press release sent from New York.

Mulford had a long association with Credit Suisse dating back to the start of his investment banking career at White, Weld & Co, where as head of International Finance, he was responsible for coordinating efforts with its partner, Credit Suisse White Weld on international business.

Ambassador Mulford rejoins Credit Suisse, having most recently served as the United States Ambassador to India for the past five years. He also previously served in the US Government as Under Secretary and Assistant Secretary of the US Treasury for International Affairs from 1984-1992.