BNP Paribas Securities Services has appointed David Braga as head of Australia and New Zealand.
He will start his new role in May and will work closely with Ian Perkins, who is currently acting head. Perkins will remain head of client development in Australia and New Zealand, overseeing the local sales and relationship management teams.
Braga was previously head of product for custody and fund services at J.P. Morgan Chase Australia and New Zealand.
Prior to this, he was head of technology at BT Funds Management.
Braga is also chairman of the Australian Custodial Services Association and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
José Placido, global head of client development at BNP Paribas Securities Services, commented: “Braga brings with him in-depth knowledge, expertise and experience of the local market.”
