The Team -
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Published on: 1/18/2001
Last Visited: 6/9/2001
Arie GassnerPresident of The Quantum GroupDuring his 22 year corporate banking career , Mr. Gassner was involved in all aspects of corporate lending including credit analysis , loan structuring and negotiation , and loan workout in the U.S. , London and Israel.
As Chief Credit Officer for United Mizrahi Bank in London , Mr. Gassner was responsible for a major turnaround situation following a large fraud incident.Other responsibilities included the formation , implementation and monitoring of corporate plans policies and supervising the business controls and development activities to achieve pre-determined objectives.Mr. Gassner managed a staff of 20 employees consisting of Credit Compliance , Corporate Lending and Trade Finance groups with particular emphasis on definition of responsibilities , priorities and accountability.
As a Vice President of Corporate Lending at National City Bank ( NCC-Cleveland , Ohio ) , Mr. Gassner managed a loan portfolio of Fortune 500 companies with outstandings in excess of $200 million.He managed one of the corporate lending regions of the bank and developed business through establishing a network of contacts with community leaders , attorneys , accountants and other professionals.
Mr. Gassner graduated from New York University School of Business and Public Administration in 1978 with a double degree in marketing and management.He served as the President of the Inter-Club Council and received the Lawrence A. Tisch Award.
Mr. Gassner oversees all operations and overall corporate expansion