FIS appoints former engineering CFO to Board
FIS announced the appointment of Nicole Anasenes to its Board of Directors. Her appointment increases the size of the company’s Board from eight to nine directors, eight of whom, including Anasenes, are independent.
Anasenes currently serves on the board of directors of Motorola Solutions and previously served as chief financial officer of ANSYS, a developer and provider of engineering simulation software and services. She’s also been CFO at Squarespace and Infor. Prior to joining Infor, she held various leadership positions at IBM.
Jeffrey Goldstein, independent chair of the Board, said in a statement: “With experience as a CFO and COO of public and pre-IPO companies, [Anasenes] has consistently delivered growth in the enterprise software and services and consumer technology sectors. She will be a valuable asset to our Board as we continue to pursue our strategic growth objectives.”
FIS CEO and president Stephanie Ferris said in a statement: “Nicole is a seasoned leader with a track record of driving growth. I look forward to working with her closely as we execute against our strategic plan and drive long-term value creation for our shareholders.”
LSEG promotes Craft to Post Trade marketing director
Laura Craft has been promoted to director of Marketing for LSEG Post Trade. Craft has experience in marketing and partnership engagement with a history of working in the fintech industry and forming communications strategies for hedge funds and across asset classes. She was previously spearheading the marketing and communications effort for Acadia, which LSEG acquired in 2023.
Kayenta appoints Gerosa as Americas product head
Kayenta announced the appointment of Vince Gerosa as managing director and Americas head of Product based in New York. In this role, he will lead Kayenta’s product strategy and development in the region, ensuring that the company continues to deliver cutting-edge solutions tailored to client needs.
Gerosa brings over three decades of experience from Morgan Stanley, where he most recently served as managing director and global head of Client Onboarding & Regulatory with previous roles at the firm including head of Prime Brokerage Client Coverage for the Americas where he focused on product development, risk management, and client relationship management.
“Vince’s appointment marks a significant step forward for Kayenta as we continue to innovate and grow our product suite,” said Chris Hagstrom, Kayenta’s CEO, in a statement. “His vast experience and strategic vision will be crucial in meeting the evolving needs of our clients.”
BNY’s Slater takes on EquiLend board position
James Slater announced that he will be starting a new position as Board Member at EquiLend. Slater has over over 25 years of experience, most recently as CEO of BNY Corporate Trust.
Throughout his career, he has launched and driven growth businesses and led change agendas across multiple businesses and operating legal entities across North America, Europe and Asia along with serving on boards at firms such as CIBC, the New York Federal Reserve and American Bankers Association.
Aboaf to leave State Street and banking
State Street announced that Eric Aboaf, vice chairman and chief financial officer (CFO), has made the decision to accept a new opportunity outside of banking and is expected to leave State Street in February of 2025. State Street has commenced its succession plan with a formal internal and external search process and Aboaf will stay on and work closely with the State Street team into February to ensure an orderly transition.
“Over the course of the past eight years, Eric has continuously driven significant financial and business performance that has made a meaningful impact for State Street and I have very much enjoyed and valued our partnership,” said Ron O’Hanley, chairman and chief executive officer of State Street, in a statement. “He has strengthened our finance function and business outcomes through ongoing operating model transformation and by attracting and developing an extremely talented team of finance professionals with deep expertise, which in turn has enabled better business and strategic decision making.”
“It has been incredibly rewarding serving as CFO of a global systemically important financial institution. I am grateful for the opportunity to have worked with State Street’s impressive leadership team during my tenure,” said Aboaf in a statement. “State Street is well-positioned with its strong financial foundation and strategy for success, and I look forward to working with the team into 2025 during this transition.”
Lubbock becomes FINBOURNE’s COO
FINBOURNE Technology announced the appointment of Francesca Lubbock as its new chief operating officer supporting the next phase of the company’s commercial growth. She will oversee FINBOURNE’s day-to-day operations, focusing on scaling business processes, optimizing performance, and driving strategic initiatives to enhance client satisfaction and operational excellence.
Lubbock will also work closely with FINBOURNE’s Senior Leadership Team to align operational goals with the company’s long-term vision. she brings a wealth of experience in strategic leadership, operational efficiency and business growth from within the fintech space including leadership roles at ZoomInfo, high-growth startups, and a prominent hedge fund.
Thomas McHugh, CEO and co-founder of FINBOURNE, said in a statement: “Francesca’s proven track record in operational leadership and transformative growth makes her a perfect fit for our company at this pivotal juncture. We are confident that Francesca will help guide us through the next stage of our growth, enhancing both operational efficiency and innovation.”
Lubbock said in a statement: “I’m honored to join such a forward-thinking team and excited to be able to contribute to FINBOURNE Technology’s mission of transforming the financial services industry through long-term value creation, best data insights, and continuous innovation.”
Google VP comes back to Goldman Sachs as partner and GBM tech lead
Goldman Sachs announced the appointment of Melissa Goldman as partner and global head of Technology Engineering for Global Banking & Markets (GBM) based in New York.
In her role, she will work with teams across GBM and Core Engineering to drive the firm’s engineering strategy for the business and help deliver market-leading solutions. She will also help ensure that internal engineering solutions developed to support the scale and operations of the business continue to adhere to the highest standards in risk management.
Goldman rejoins the firm from Google where she was a vice president and global head of corporate engineering and oversaw the creation and deployment of technologies and systems that power Google’s global enterprise. She also has eight years of experience at J.P. Morgan, where she most recently served as chief information officer for corporate technology as well as chief data officer.
She joined Goldman Sachs at the start of her career as an analyst in 1994. She worked at the firm for 20 years holding various leadership positions with a focus on managing technology teams across risk disciplines including market, credit and liquidity risk, controllers and collateral management. She was named managing director in 2008.
SEC’s Grewal becomes partner at law firm Milbank
Milbank announced that Gurbir Grewal, most recently director of the Division of Enforcement of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has joined the firm as a partner in New York. He will work closely with Milbank partner George Canellos, global head of the Litigation & Arbitration group, who also previously served as co-director of the SEC’s Enforcement Division.
“Gurbir has a record of success as a high-ranking state and federal prosecutor, as New Jersey Attorney General, and most recently, as head of enforcement at the SEC,” said Milbank Chairman Scott Edelman, in a statement. “His deep experience will be extremely valuable to our clients on their most sensitive matters.”
Canellos said in a statement: “[Grewal’s] arrival further strengthens our deep and growing bench of former government officials and white-collar criminal and regulatory enforcement specialists.”
The firm recently welcomed partners Olivia Choe, who joined Milbank from the SEC where she served as chief litigation officer and was a close colleague of Grewal; Josh Sterling, who previously served as director of the Market Participants Division of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission; and James Weingarten, former chief trial counsel for the Bureau of Competition of the Federal Trade Commission.
Grewal said in a statement: “I am excited to join this exceptionally talented team of lawyers, some of whom are also former colleagues, and leverage my experience as we help clients navigate their most sensitive, critical matters.”
De la Uz Appointed to New York Fed’s CAG
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York announced the appointment of Michelle de la Uz to the New York Fed’s Community Advisory Group (CAG). Since 2004, de la Uz has been the executive director of the Fifth Avenue Committee, a nonprofit community development corporation that develops affordable housing, advocates for tenants, and provides workforce bridge and other services, serving more than 6,000 low- and moderate-income New Yorkers annually.
She previously served as program director for the Center for Urban Community Services in Washington Heights and Harlem, where she oversaw social services in supportive housing for 400 low-income tenants with special needs. From 1995 to 1999, de la Uz served as director of constituent services for Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez of New York and directed her South Brooklyn district office. De la Uz also serves on the board of directors of the Local Initiative Support Corporation, co-chairs the New York Housing Conference, and served as an appointed member of New York City’s Planning Commission from 2012 to 2021.
Temenos appoints LSEG’s Morgan in product and tech role
Temenos announced the appointment of Barb Morgan, as chief product and technology officer, reporting to CEO Jean-Pierre Brulard. She will join the company’s Executive Committee and lead the technology and product organization.
Morgan brings over 25 years of experience leading global product development organizations, particularly in banking and financial services. With a strong background in integrating cutting-edge AI technologies, she has consistently transformed business operations and driven customer-centric innovation.
At Temenos, she will focus on expanding the company’s global footprint through a scalable cloud-based platform and advanced AI-driven solutions that meet the evolving needs of financial institutions. Her leadership in building high-performance teams and launching transformative products has enabled organizations to increase operational efficiency and deliver sustained growth.
Morgan joins Temenos from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), where she served as Group head of Product for Data and Analytics, leading the Microsoft-LSEG partnership. Prior to LSEG, she served as chief technology development officer at Fidelity National Information Services (FIS), where she led global payments and banking product engineering, tapping her in-depth knowledge of the US financial technology market.
Morgan said in a statement: “By leveraging AI, cloud, and advanced data analytics, we will strengthen our position as a strategic technology partner, helping banks enhance customer experiences, increase agility, and drive sustained growth. Together with the talented product and technology teams, I’m excited to build on Temenos’ strong foundation and continue delivering solutions that create long-term value and success for our customers in today’s dynamic digital landscape.”
Brulard said in a statement: “We have made great progress on our cloud and SaaS transformation and Barb’s appointment will help us move Temenos to its next phase of growth and continue to deliver mission critical technology solutions with exceptional business value to our customers.”
Cosme-Bayoud becomes regional head for Broadridge in France
Broadridge Financial Solutions announced the appointment of Djamila Cosme-Bayoud as Premier Account leader and senior country officer for France. In this role, she will lead the global relationships for Broadridge’s strategic accounts in France and oversee all go-to-market activities.
She joins the firm from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), where she led the business-wide relationships for LSEG’s strategic accounts, delivering innovative trading and data solutions across all financial markets as global business director.
“Djamila brings over two decades of experience in the EMEA region and has a proven track record of delivering exceptional results for clients and leading teams,” said Mike Sleightholme, president of Broadridge International, in a stateement. “Her deep understanding of the market, coupled with her ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and experience in leading cross-business initiatives, make her uniquely positioned to lead Broadridge’s growth strategy in the region to help our clients operate, innovate, and grow.”
“I am excited to be joining Broadridge and leveraging my experience in developing and growing accounts and driving the growth strategy across in France,” said Cosme-Bayoud.
Capital markets fintech Devexperts promotes Hurley to CEO
Devexperts announced the appointment of Ben Hurley as its new chief executive officer. This strategic move highlights the company’s commitment to a new phase of growth, building on years of evolution and development. It underscores a forward-looking vision for delivering tailored technology solutions to its global client base of financial institutions and brokerages.
Hurley, who has been with Devexperts since 2022 serving as Ireland’s country manager, has been instrumental in reshaping the company’s operations and driving its restructuring project. He has over two decades of innovation experience, business process optimization, and product development, which will be applied to the fintech’s next phase of growth.
He takes over from founder Michael Babushkin who will continue to be involved as Devexperts pursues its goal of enabling efficient entry to capital markets.
Hurley said in a statement: “We have evolved to the position of strategic partner with many major clients. Our relationships are now far more than just as a product company or a service provider: we work with clients to customize solutions that align with their needs as the industry continues to evolve. Whether through build, buy or hybrid approaches, we focus on connecting our users to financial market opportunities by providing best-in-class technology solutions, including advice from our deep insight into the capital markets sector.”
“We are committed to enabling widespread access to financial markets by expanding our technology offerings to brokers and financial institutions. Devexperts is already doing this, for example by offering fractional stock trading capability on our platforms that enables broader investor participation, and supporting mobile platforms and AI as practical tools for end users. We will continue to explore emerging markets such as Latin America and Asia, while also addressing the needs of mature markets, where we have a long-standing and established presence, such as the US and the UK,” he said in a statement.
WAIFC appoints new Board members
The World Alliance of International Financial Centers announced the appointment of three new board members:
• Bernice Buttigieg from FinanceMalta;
• Temirlan Mukhanbetzhanov from the Astana International Financial Centre; and
• Lynn Robbroeckx from Luxembourg for Finance
“These appointments strengthen the WAIFC’s leadership and expertise in the global financial services industry,” WAIFC said in a statement.
Independent Directors Council announces new leadership and members
The Independent Directors Council (IDC) announced that its Governing Council has elected William Ebsworth as chair and Cynthia Plouché as chair emeritus for the 2025 fiscal year. Ebsworth, who recently served as vice chair of the Governing Council, is an independent director of the Allspring Funds. Plouché, who recently completed her second year as IDC chair, is an independent director on the boards of the MassMutual Funds and Northern Trust Funds.
“It’s been so rewarding to work alongside Cynthia, Tom and the entire IDC staff to support and guide independent directors. I am excited to continue our work to strengthen fund board governance,” said Ebsworth in a statement.
Plouché said in a statement: “We remain focused on supporting fund independent directors across the industry. It has been a pleasure to work alongside Bill as we work to advance IDC’s mission of advocacy, education, engagement, and public understanding.”
IDC managing director Thomas Kim said in a statement: “I look forward to the next chapter for our Governing Council as we work to strengthen fund governance and advance shareholder interests in the United States.”
The Governing Council also elected the following four independent directors to their first term on the Council: Jonathan DePriest, iMGP Funds; Coleen Downs Dinneen, Artisan Partners Funds; Andrew Iseman, Pacific Select Fund and Tortoise Capital Series Trust; and Marcus Smith, Eaton Vance Funds.
Clearwater hires BlackRock pro amid EMEA expansion
Clearwater Analytics announced the expansion of its EMEA leadership team with three strategic hires: Adrien de La Grange as head of Sales in France, Belgium and Luxembourg; Amina Troger as new head of Global Delivery for EMEA; and Jose Salas as head of Partnerships and Alliances for EMEA.
As Clearwater continues to localize its leadership in Europe, de La Grange will lead business development in France, Belgium and Luxembourg. He brings 17 years of experience from Blackrock where he held many roles, and most recently led the firm’s Financial Institutions Group business in these markets.
Troger is stepping into the role of head of Global Delivery for EMEA, bringing twenty years of fintech experience and leadership roles from SimCorp and AIM Software. Troger’s appointment underscores Clearwater’s dedication to deliver market specific innovations and excellence in investment management to meet the unique demands of leading asset managers and insurers.
Salas will lead the growth of Clearwater’s strategic partnerships across EMEA. He brings a wealth of experience, having previously led sales partnerships and strategy roles at Wolters Kluwer, IHS Markit (now S&P Global) and Bloomberg.
Subi Sethi, CCO at Clearwater Analytics, said in a statement. “Our expansion in EMEA and the addition of these outstanding leaders are essential for us to meet and exceed the evolving needs of our global customers.”
“This is a pivotal time for Clearwater as we accelerate our growth and expansion across EMEA,” said Keith Viverito, managing director of EMEA at Clearwater Analytics, in a statement. “We are excited to have these industry veterans join our team. These appointments reflect our unwavering commitment to localize our global offerings, deliver customer success, and pioneer innovative solutions.”
“International expansion is central to our growth strategy,” said Sandeep Sahai, CEO at Clearwater Analytics. “Our worldwide wins and these strategic appointments reflect our success and commitment to delivering increased value to our global clientele.”
Droit appoints Van Nguyen in Asia-Pacific push
Regtech firm Droit announced that Van Nguyen has been selected for the role of Strategic Client Acquisition Lead in Asia, tasked with driving growth within the region’s investment management community. In his new role, Nguyen will develop strategic initiatives to boost client acquisition and strengthen relationships, helping buy-side clients tackle regulatory reporting challenges.
Van brings over 15 years of experience in sales and leadership roles at SS&C Technologies and Broadridge, where he most recently led the new business and account management functions in Asia for SS&C’s Institutional & Investment Management division.
Evolving regulatory reporting obligations across Asia and new demands such as the SEC Rule 13f-2, effective from January 2, 2025, will impact firms globally. Droit helps firms navigate the new SEC short position reporting requirements through its industry consensus-driven approach to regulatory interpretation, strengthened by its role as the technology provider for the Endoxa consortium—a group formed by six leading financial institutions to collaboratively interpret and comply with complex regulatory texts across the globe.
“Van’s extensive experience working in investment management technology is a perfect match for Droit as we continue expanding in APAC,” said Brock Arnason, founder and CEO of Droit, in a statement. “The APAC market is primed for our position reporting (shareholder disclosure) technology, and Van will help us deliver these capabilities to a growing client base.”
Nguyen said in a statement:, “Droit’s innovative approach to automating complex regulatory processes and its role as the technology provider for the Endoxa consortium set it apart in the industry. I look forward to helping clients navigate the evolving regulatory landscape with confidence and precision, and contributing to Droit’s continued growth in this dynamic market.”
This appointment underscores Droit’s continued expansion and follows its recent strategic partnership with FINBOURNE Technologies, to launch an end-to-end position reporting solution for increased regulatory transparency.
Nomura-backed Komainu appoints former Deutsche Bank MD as ambassador
Digital assets custodian Komainu announced the appointment of global markets veteran and African Continent expert Edward Marlow as “Taishi” for Africa under its ambassador program.
Komainu Taishi is a network of trusted Komainu representatives across the globe. The program strengthens Komainu’s international footprint through the appointment of local ambassadors in countries where Komainu is supporting the institutional adoption of digital assets with its leading custodial and digital asset servicing solutions. The program is designed to educate and encourage the continuing adoption of digital assets in strategic locations across the world, in both developed and emerging markets.
Marlow joins the Board of Directors of Komainu MEA FZE, Dubai and will focus on expanding Komainu’s footprint in Africa. He will explore commercial and partnership opportunities in the local markets and the broader region, as well as supporting law enforcement agencies, enhancing Komainu’s continued growth and strategic objectives.
Marlow, a former British Army officer, brings a broad international network in Africa, across governments, corporates and institutional investors, having spent over 20 years focusing on the region in both direct investments and markets-based solutions.
Most recently, Marlow was managing director in Investment Banking for Deutsche Bank, covering financing transactions for Sub-Saharan Africa and prior to that was head of Sub-Saharan Africa for Credit Suisse. Before that Marlow was at HSBC in charge of all principal investments into Africa and has been involved in a wide range of private equity transactions across the fintech, mining, energy, infrastructure, logistics and power sectors.
Paul Frost Smith, Co-CEO at Komainu, said in a statement: “Komainu Taishi is a key strategic initiative as we look to build upon our success and achieve growth in certain developing markets. Ed is connected at the highest levels across many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and brings deep knowledge and understanding of how these economies are adapting to digital assets. His guidance and understanding will be critical as we roll out our wide range of services across this geography and I am delighted to have him on board.”
Marlow said in a statement: “Being bank-backed, regulated and transparent is critical in these markets and being backed by Nomura carries a lot of weight. Komainu’s track record with law enforcement agencies is also impressive and this is a key area of interest for many of the countries I serve. I am looking forward to helping these economies on their path to wider adoption of digital assets with safe and reliable infrastructure.”