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Ocorian appoints Hansford as Head of growth EMEA
16 June 2026 UAE
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Ocorian has appointed Richard Hansford as head of growth EMEA as the firm says that it continues to broaden its support for asset managers across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa and help clients pursue growth across borders.
Hansford brings more than 20 years’ experience partnering with alternative investment managers across asset classes and joined Ocorian 14 years ago.
In his new role, he will work closely with global teams to accelerate growth and deepen client relationships across the firm’s integrated platform.
Ocorian says that the appointment supports its strategy to deliver a more connected offering spanning fund administration, governance, compliance and investor reporting, helping clients scale efficiently while maintaining control across the lifecycle.
Commenting on the appointment, Ben Hill, global head of Fund Services at Ocorian, says: “Asset managers are increasingly looking for partners who can support them across the full investment lifecycle while helping them navigate regulatory complexity, operational scaling and fundraising challenges.
“Richard’s deep experience, strong market knowledge and long-standing relationships across the alternatives sector make him ideally placed to lead our growth strategy across EMEA and support clients as they evolve.”
Hansford brings more than 20 years’ experience partnering with alternative investment managers across asset classes and joined Ocorian 14 years ago.
In his new role, he will work closely with global teams to accelerate growth and deepen client relationships across the firm’s integrated platform.
Ocorian says that the appointment supports its strategy to deliver a more connected offering spanning fund administration, governance, compliance and investor reporting, helping clients scale efficiently while maintaining control across the lifecycle.
Commenting on the appointment, Ben Hill, global head of Fund Services at Ocorian, says: “Asset managers are increasingly looking for partners who can support them across the full investment lifecycle while helping them navigate regulatory complexity, operational scaling and fundraising challenges.
“Richard’s deep experience, strong market knowledge and long-standing relationships across the alternatives sector make him ideally placed to lead our growth strategy across EMEA and support clients as they evolve.”
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