The Securities Services business of BNP Paribas has appointed Cleyde Hazell as head of Client Line for Institutional Investors, UK, and Middle East, to support its growing footprint in the alternative investments space.
Alongside Hazell’s appointment, the firm also expanded its UK sales team, led by Gabriele Lico, who has recently been promoted as head of Sales, UK.
Based in London, Hazell will drive the institutional investors' client segment strategies covering alternatives, asset owners, asset managers, and support the growth across the UK and Middle East.
She rejoins BNP Paribas Securities Services, after previously working for them for six years from May 2016, first serving as head of Private Equity and Real Estate.
She brings over 25 years of international experience in banking and finance.
Most recently, she led State Street’s Asia Pacific cross-product solutions and managed the local Australia product team.
In his new role, Lico will lead a team of seven business development specialists focusing on private capital, liquid alternatives, hedge funds, and financial institutions.
He first joined the Bank from J.P. Morgan in 2018 and has held a number of senior roles within the business, most recently as global head of Liquidity Management.
The now expanded team will focus on developing client-focused solutions across all market segments while working closely with the bank’s financial institutions coverage to maximise the integrated bank model and opportunities.
Julien Kasparian, regional head for the United Kingdom and Middle East, Securities Services, BNP Paribas, comments: “The alternative investments market is undeniably a key growth area, particularly for the UK. We see significant opportunities within this space in the region, and we are uniquely positioned to offer UK-based clients more comprehensive and innovative asset servicing solutions.
“Building upon our established expertise and client network, the senior appointments and team expansion mark an important step for our ambition to grow market share.”
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