Brendan Herley

Board Member at ITFA

Brendan Herley is a well-regarded commercial banker with over 30 years’ experience in trade finance, structured trade and syndicated loans, particularly in emerging markets. He regularly provides advisory services to clients and colleagues related to prevailing market conditions, potential risks and their impact on profitability.

After 8 years at London Forfaiting, Brendan spent 16 years in loan syndications with Standard Chartered and Wells Fargo, before assuming business development roles at Levantor Capital and Olea Global. He then served as Bank ABC’s Head of Financial Institutions & Distribution for the Americas in 2024-25, but now runs his own advisory boutique while also consulting for Unloq, a global supply chain fintech. Additionally, Brendan has served on ITFA Americas’ advisory board since 2006.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Geography from University College London and a Master’s degree in International Relations and Diplomacy from London University’s School of Oriental and African Studies.