BNY Mellon Pershing has appointed Umar Zaman as head of strategy for its EMEA business, based in London.
Zaman, who will also join the BNY Mellon Pershing EMEA executive committee, will be stepping into the newly created role from Investec Wealth and Investments where he served as head of strategic initiatives and innovation. He has also held multiple senior leadership positions at PwC, EY and AXA Investment Managers.
On the new role, Zaman says there is a growing need for wealth and asset management firms to simplify operating models and invest in technology to differentiate their client service.
“Pershing EMEA is renowned for its ability to support firms on their transformation journeys towards long-term, profitable growth. I look forward to collaborating with the EMEA team to identify opportunities that will enhance our proposition, squarely focused on the interests of our clients.”
Zaman will report to the head of Pershing EMEA Cécile Nagel. She says Zaman is an “experienced transformation leader” with a career spanning more than 20 years.
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