Fund and corporate services provider Vistra has appointed Simon Webster as its new CEO, effective 7 November 2022. Webster will replace current CEO Alan Brown.
Based at Vistra’s headquarters in Hong Kong, Webster will lead the business across 47 jurisdictions and will also join Vistra’s Board following regulatory approval.
With over 30 years’ experience in the financial services industry, Webster was most recently the group CEO of CPA Global, provider of intellectual property software, services, data and analytics for corporates and law firms.
Webster served at CPA Global for more than 20 years, beginning his tenure there as chief operating officer.
Webster has held many other senior roles including finance manager at Legal and General.
Commenting on his new role, Webster says: “I am excited to join Vistra, a company I have admired for many years and have recognised as a global leader with a strong management team, expert professionals and unparalleled client service.
“I look forward to working with the Board, the executive committee and colleagues around the world to take this incredibly strong platform and grow the business to new heights and to help both our colleagues and clients seize opportunity.”
Brown adds: “It has been a privilege to have shaped and led Vistra’s team of 5000 colleagues over the past few years. Together with my great leadership team, we have built an industry-leading global operating platform. I wish Simon Webster every success.”
