BNY Mellon has bolstered its team with the appointment of Björn Storim as head of Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Central & Eastern Europe (the CEE), based in Frankfurt.
Storim joins from Credit Suisse where he was co-speaker of the executive board in Germany and co-chair of the Germany and Austria management committee.
In his new role, Storim will work closely with a wide range of clients including asset managers, insurance companies and pension funds across the full range of BNY Mellon capabilities.
He will be responsible for driving the success of BNY Mellon in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and the CEE and leading the delivery of the company’s strategy in these markets.
Storim spent 16 years at Credit Suisse and was responsible for global markets, international wealth management, asset management and regulatory affairs. Prior to joining Credit Suisse he worked in fixed income at J.P. Morgan.
Commenting on his appointment Storim said: “I am excited to be joining BNY Mellon at an important stage of their strategy as they position the European business for growth. BNY Mellon has been providing exceptional client service in the region for over 100 years and I am looking forward to building on the local team’s successes in expanding the value the company adds to existing and prospective clients.”
Hani Kablawi, chair of International at BNY Mellon, said: “We welcome Björn Storim at an exciting time for our business in Continental Europe, which forms a core part of our growth strategy.”
“We are committed to adding local strength to our client-facing team and will benefit from Björn’s leadership, experience and client insight, to drive our ongoing success in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and the CEE, and our broader organisation. Our focus to strengthen our footprint, deepen our client relationships and drive innovative client solutions in the region has never been greater,” Kablawi added.
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