Broadridge Financial Solutions has appointed Tim Gokey to the firm’s board of directors.
Gokey, current president and COO, is also the firm’s incoming CEO. Both roles will be effective from 2 January next year.
Gokey joined Broadridge in 2010 to lead the company’s growth initiatives. In 2012, he was named COO and then president last year.
Broadridge’s new board of directors will consist of 10 members, eight of which are independent.
Previously announced on 12 September, Gokey will take over the role of CEO from Rich Daly, the current CEO. Daly is set to take on the role of executive chairman of the board.
In addition, Les Brun, the firm’s independent chairman of the board, will become the lead independent director.
Commenting on the announcement, Brun said: "We are pleased to welcome Tim Gokey to the Broadridge board of directors. He has been a champion of our corporate culture and has a deep understanding of our clients.”
"We look forward to Gokey's involvement and engagement with the board as he has been instrumental in creating and executing strategies that have driven significant growth for Broadridge."
