Pries named as Country Executive at Northern Trust Canada
28 January 2026 Canada
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Northern Trust has named Katie Pries as country executive for Northern Trust Asset Servicing in Canada, based in Toronto.
As country executive, Pries will oversee the growth and management of Northern Trust’s business in Canada, including relationships with clients, prospects, and regulators.
She will serve on the Canadian Management Committee, continue as a member of the Canadian board, and report to Asset Servicing leadership.
Pries previously served as president and CEO of Northern Trust Canada from March 2020 to May 2025, before moving to a global corporate role leading financial crimes strategy and delivery for Northern Trust — responsibilities which she will continue to oversee in her new role.
The firm says that Pries brings a depth of experience to her role, having served as chief risk officer for Asset Servicing, director of client services for Northern Trust Asset Management and in senior institutional client service positions since joining Northern Trust in 1989.
She succeeds Jeff Alexander, who has now left Northern Trust.
Commenting on her appointment, Clive Bellows, co-president of Northern Trust Asset Servicing, adds: “I am pleased to welcome Katie back to Northern Trust Canada, where she developed strong relationships based on client service, technology innovation and market expertise.
“Under Katie’s leadership, Canada’s experienced team will provide continuity for our clients and stakeholders.
“Their deep knowledge of our business and the foundation they have built over many years position us for continued growth in the Canadian institutional market.”
As country executive, Pries will oversee the growth and management of Northern Trust’s business in Canada, including relationships with clients, prospects, and regulators.
She will serve on the Canadian Management Committee, continue as a member of the Canadian board, and report to Asset Servicing leadership.
Pries previously served as president and CEO of Northern Trust Canada from March 2020 to May 2025, before moving to a global corporate role leading financial crimes strategy and delivery for Northern Trust — responsibilities which she will continue to oversee in her new role.
The firm says that Pries brings a depth of experience to her role, having served as chief risk officer for Asset Servicing, director of client services for Northern Trust Asset Management and in senior institutional client service positions since joining Northern Trust in 1989.
She succeeds Jeff Alexander, who has now left Northern Trust.
Commenting on her appointment, Clive Bellows, co-president of Northern Trust Asset Servicing, adds: “I am pleased to welcome Katie back to Northern Trust Canada, where she developed strong relationships based on client service, technology innovation and market expertise.
“Under Katie’s leadership, Canada’s experienced team will provide continuity for our clients and stakeholders.
“Their deep knowledge of our business and the foundation they have built over many years position us for continued growth in the Canadian institutional market.”
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