Yoshi Katsuda

Yoshi Katsuda serves as Managing Director and Regional Head for the Middle East at MUFG, specializing in corporate and project finance, particularly in environmental projects and due diligence. His appointment became effective on September 20, 2024, and he reports to Hidefumi Yamamura, Regional Executive of MUFG EMEA. Katsuda is responsible for all operations from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) branch in Dubai.

Having joined MUFG 25 years ago, Katsuda is a highly respected and experienced leader who has held numerous senior positions across client-facing, product, and planning roles in Japan and EMEA. He earned an MBA from London Business School and a BA in Economics from Keio University. Throughout his career at Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Katsuda has held various roles including positions as Summer Associate, Assistant Manager, Manager, and Director in divisions focused on structured finance and corporate banking.

Career history

• Regional Head for Middle East, MUFG (September 2024–present)
• Head of Global Corporate Banking Office, GCIB Planning Division, MUFG Tokyo (prior to September 2024)
• Head of Business Strategy Management, MUFG DIFC Branch, Dubai (2018–2021)

What Katsuda could bring to Regional Head of Middle East at MUFG: His extensive track record in structured and project finance—particularly in infrastructure, energy, and environmental sectors—combined with his prior experience establishing and managing MUFG's DIFC operations from 2018–2021, positions him uniquely to deepen client relationships and expand MUFG's financing solutions across the Middle East. His expertise in sustainability-focused financing aligns with the region's growing emphasis on ESG initiatives and infrastructure development.