Santander Bank launched Navigator Global, a new digital platform designed to help small and mid-sized U.S. businesses explore, enter and expand into international markets. The platform leverages Santander’s market expertise to support internationally ambitious business clients achieve global growth.
Navigator Global provides U.S. businesses with step-by-step market-entry and expansion guidance across more than 30 international markets and 28 industry subsectors, including food and beverage, retail and wholesale, technology, life sciences and manufacturing. Users can access curated content, real-time global insights, verified service providers, and tailored tools to navigate the complexities of international trade.
“Navigator Global represents the next evolution in how Santander supports its commercial clients and strengthens our relationships with business leaders expanding internationally,” Mike Lee, head of commercial banking at Santander Bank, said. “Through this platform, we’re connecting clients to a global network of partners, solutions and tailored insights that help them operate and grow confidently across borders in an increasingly complex global marketplace.”
Launching this week in both the United States and the United Kingdom, Navigator Global intends to expand to all Santander markets by the end of 2026.
“In a rapidly changing trade environment, Navigator Global gives Santander clients the clarity and connections they need to take the next step in their growth journey,” John Carroll, CEO of Navigator Global, said. “By leveraging insights and relationships across our international network and providing everything from rich behavioral data to solutions to ease cash flow pressures, we’re helping mid-market and small and medium-sized enterprises identify new opportunities and grow across borders — via a tool that’s available right at their fingertips.”
Navigator Global will continue to introduce new data insights, market intelligence and relationship management tools that are designed to help businesses make smarter decisions and accelerate growth.
The Navigator Global platform was developed in collaboration with Dentsu, an integrated business transformation provider, combining Santander’s international trade and banking expertise with Dentsu’s capabilities in data and experience-led innovation.
