Aresbank lands in Valencia to boost foreign trade with the MENA markets

Image: The new delegation will be led by Néstor Montoya Sancho.

INTERNATIONAL FINANCING

The trade finance firm is opening a new branch to serve the Valencian Community, Murcia, and Eastern Andalusia. Néstor Montoya, with over 25 years of experience, will lead the office to strengthen support for exporting companies in a key region for business with North Africa and the Middle East.

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Aresbank has opened a new office in Valencia to strengthen its coverage in the area of Levant, Murcia y Andalucía OrientalThe opening, effective from June 2026, is part of its growth plan and seeks to boost foreign trade financing for Spanish companies with northern European markets. África y Oriente Medio (MENA).

A strategic commitment to territorial capillarity

The new delegation in Valencia joins the territorial network that Aresbank already possessed in Madrid, Barcelona y BilbaoThis expansion consolidates a physical presence in the country's main economic hubs. It aligns with the organization's strategy to strengthen its support and engagement with an increasingly internationalized business community.

 

According to Javier Sierra, CEO AresbankThe decision responds to a market need: "The opening of this branch in Valencia This represents a very important step in our growth and nationwide expansion strategy." Sierra He points out that "the entire Levante region and the southeast of Spain is a key region for the Spanish productive fabric; we already had a significant customer base in the area, but this new branch will allow us to expand our activity and offer an even closer, more specialized service adapted to the needs of companies."

Néstor MontoyaAn expert profile will head the new delegation

To lead this new office, Aresbank He has appointed Néstor Montoya SanchoA professional with a solid international track record of over 25 years. His expertise is specialized in corporate banking, international financing y foreign tradekey areas for the entity's mission. Throughout his career, Montoya has held positions of high responsibility in prestigious entities such as Attijariwafa Bank Europewhere he served as Director of Corporate Banking for Iberia, as well as in COFACE y COFIDESHis profound knowledge in areas such as trade finance and international expansion in strategic markets of África y Oriente Medio It will be fundamental for supporting local businesses. Montoya He has a law degree and a master's degree in foreign trade.

Levante, a hub for business with the north of África y Oriente Medio

The choice of Valencia This is no coincidence. Southeast Spain is a strategic location for sectors with a growing export orientation, such as... industry, agri-food, logistics, ceramics or energyThese industries maintain an increasingly close and relevant commercial relationship with the markets of northern Europe. África y Oriente Medio. With this opening, Aresbank, which has more than 50 years of experience in international finance and trade finance, seeks to offer a more agile, personalized and specialized service, capitalizing on its deep knowledge of these geographies.

Concept	Details
New Headquarters	Valencia
Coverage area	Comunidad Valenciana, Región de Murcia y Andalucía Oriental
Director of the Office	Néstor Montoya Sancho
Pre-existing Territorial Network	Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao

Key points and frequently asked questions about the expansion of Aresbank

How does this affect exporting companies? Levante This new opening?

For companies in the Comunidad Valenciana, Murcia y Andalucía OrientalThis opening provides more direct and closer access to a highly specialized financing service. Clients will have access to a local team that understands the region's specific characteristics and has specialized experience in facilitating trade with the MENA markets, streamlining processes and offering tailored solutions.

What added value does it bring? Aresbank in foreign trade financing?

The main differential value of Aresbank It is their specialization of more than 50 years in trade finance and his deep knowledge of the northern markets África y Oriente MedioUnlike generalist commercial banking, its exclusive focus on international business allows it to offer advice and financial products (such as letters of credit or international guarantees) highly adapted to the risks and opportunities of these regions.

Which sectors of the Levantine economy will benefit most from this office?

Sectors with a strong export orientation, such as the agri-food industry, the ceramics sector, port logistics, and the energy sector, are expected to benefit the most. The experience of Aresbank in complex operations and their network of contacts in the destination countries are a key asset for these industries in their international expansion process.