BNP Paribas Securities Services has appointed Tom Gardner as head of asset managers, asset owners and alternative investors sales for the UK, Middle East and South Africa (UKMESA).
In his new role, Gardner will assume responsibility for strengthening sales and strategic opportunities among institutional investors within the UKMESA region.
He brings to the firm a range of experience in technology solutions, fund administration and trading, having previously held positions at eFront and FIS as chief sales officer and head of European sales respectively.
Based in London, Gardner will report to Emma Crabtree, head of asset managers, asset owners and alternative investors sales for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Crabtree commented: “I am delighted to welcome Tom Gardner to BNP Paribas. Institutional investors in UKMESA are a strategic growth market for our Securities Services business. Tom’s long-standing financial services technology expertise will be key in promoting our offering to clients at a time of fast regulatory, operational and technological change.”
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