Falcon Trade Corporation, a provider of innovative and flexible solutions for cross-border trade, has appointed Shan Weerakoon its business development manager.

Based in Dubai, Weerakoon will report to Nam Sahasra, UAE country head and will drive Falcon's expansion of its client base across the UAE.

He has a strong background in trade finance – joining Falcon from Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank where he was manager of trade finance for two years. Prior to this, he worked in the trade finance team at HSBC, also in Abu Dhabi.

“As a trade finance specialist I'm very glad to have landed at Falcon,” said Weerakoon.

“It is clear that Falcon has strong ambitions in this region, as well as an excellent track record as a specialist trade services provider. It is my experience with large corporates that I am hoping will be of most use to Falcon, as well as my strong knowledge of Abu Dhabi.”

Sahasra said: “The appointment of a business development manager in Dubai is an indication of our intentions throughout the UAE.”

“Shan's strong local expertise and previous exposure to large corporations in Abu Dhabi will help us broaden our opportunities in the region.” – TradeArabia News Service