Nick Gilbert promoted at Northern Trust

Northern Trust has appointed Nick Gilbert as head of global fund services for EMEA, effective 1 April 2024.

He replaces Clive Bellows, who was recently announced as president of the EMEA business, and reports to Toby Glaysher, president of global fund services.

The global fund services business provides asset servicing solutions, including fund administration, global custody, investment operations outsourcing and data solutions across the full range of asset classes.

Gilbert has more than 20 years of industry experience and has been with Northern Trust since 2005. Most recently, he was chief strategy officer for asset servicing.

He joined the firm as a relationship manager, later holding a number of senior roles in the global fund services business, including chief operating officer for the UK and Ireland and EMEA programme director.

Glaysher comments: “Nick’s strategic insight and extensive knowledge of our business makes him well-equipped to lead our team of dedicated fund industry professionals.

“He will also play a critical role in driving the continuing digital transformation of our solutions for asset managers, helping clients create efficiencies across their businesses and great experiences for their investors.”