Loan Market Association Appoints New Board Members at Annual General Meeting
29 September 2025Loan Market Association Appoints New Board Members at Annual General Meeting
London, 24 September 2025 – The Loan Market Association (LMA), the authoritative voice of the EMEA loan markets, delighted to share the results of its Annual General Meeting, held on 24 September 2025.
The LMA welcomed more full members than ever before in its history to elect seven Board Directors from a strong field of ten candidates, including three new appointees. Each brings unique strengths and expertise, ensuring the LMA is well equipped to address the Association’s objectives and serve the evolving needs of it's members.
The successful candidates are:
- Barings – Sebastian Potocean
- BBVA – Chris Lovgren
- Intesa Sanpaolo – Antonio Stochino
- Invesco – Michael Craig
- Lloyds Bank – Naomi Jarvis
- M&G – Fiona Hagdrup
- PGIM – Gianluca Consoli
In addition to the customary annual election of board directors, for the first time this year full members also voted for the position of law firm advisor. This 12-month role was created specifically to give an individual selected from our multinational law firm members a unique opportunity to view and experience the internal workings of the LMA, as well as drive its strategy forwards. We are pleased to announce that this year, Vanessa Schürmann from White & Case was elected to the role from an impressive list of candidates put forward from A&O Shearman, Ashurst, Clifford Chance, Mayer Brown, Simmons & Simmons and White & Case.
The AGM also featured a strategic update from our CEO, Scott McMunn, and Martin H. Luehrs, LMA Chair and Head of Global Capital Markets at Morgan Stanley. Together they provided insights on the Association’s activities and key priorities, including its areas of focus for 2026.
Commenting on the AGM, Scott McMunn said: "I am delighted to welcome our newly appointed Board members. This year’s AGM reminds us of the expertise and dedication that drives the LMA forward, and I look forward to working with the Board and wider membership to maintain our position as a trusted, authoritative voice in the market."
We extend our gratitude to all candidates and members, whose commitment and participation continue to elevate the LMA’s influence and impact across the market.
Loan Market Association
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