Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Names John Clements as New CLO Head

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Appoints New CLO Leader

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's foremost financial service providers, announced a significant leadership change on May 8, 2025. The company has appointed John Clements as Managing Director and Head of CLO (Collateralized Loan Obligations). This development marks a vital step in enhancing MUFG's CLO operations and strategies globally.

Based in New York, Clements will take charge of the origination, structuring, and syndication of various CLO platforms, including broadly syndicated loans, middle-market financing, private credit, and infrastructure CLOs. His role is crucial in maintaining and advancing MUFG's position as a leader in the CLO space. He will report directly to Ann Tran, Managing Director and International Head of Securitized Products.

In her remarks, Ann Tran expressed her enthusiasm about Clements joining the team. She highlighted MUFG’s leadership in the CLO sector, where the firm has successfully delivered innovative solutions for CLO managers and executed debut transactions that were groundbreaking in the industry. With Clements’ extensive experience, MUFG plans to continue equipping its clients with the most trusted insights and effective solutions, looking forward to ongoing growth in their CLO business.

Before joining MUFG, Clements served as Managing Director and Head of CLO Primary at Barclays, where he worked since 2018. His previous experience includes a notable 17-year tenure at Citigroup, during which he held the title of Managing Director and Co-Head of CLO Primary. Clements also has a background with prestigious institutions such as JP Morgan Chase and Chase Manhattan Bank, bringing a wealth of expertise and experience to his new role at MUFG.

About Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) boasts a rich history spanning over 360 years and operates as one of the largest financial groups in the world. The firm is headquartered in Tokyo and has a vast global network consisting of approximately 2,100 locations across 50 countries. With nearly 160,000 employees, MUFG extends comprehensive services that include commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing. The primary mission of MUFG is to emerge as