Scotiabank, the Canada-based international bank, has filled a senior management position for its Asia-Pacific & Middle East operations.

Effective immediately, Rod Reynolds becomes senior vice president, Asia-Pacific & Middle East. Reynolds returns to the firm after a sabbatical during which he worked on poverty alleviation and supply chain development projects in India. 

He joined Scotiabank in 1983 and held several senior positions across the Canadian and international banking divisions. His most recent role was as managing director and head of global banking and markets for Europe-based operations.

Scotibank operations in 12 countries and territories in the Asia/Pacific region, where it has 33 offices and over 770 staff.