Charles Teschner, co-CEO of BNY Mellon’s data & platform solutions business, is to retire at the end of October. Teschner, who joined in 2019 from BCG, was instrumental in advancing the bank’s data strategy and implementation. Mark McKeon, his co-CEO, will continue in that role. In a statement, BNY Mellon said: “BNY Mellon thanks Charles…
Category: People
Gen II hires two seniors from Citco
Gen II Fund Services, the U.S.-based independent private capital fund administrator, has appointed Nikolaos Perros as chief operating officer and Ishita Shah as chief commercial officer. Most recently, Perros was head of private equity at Citco Fund Services. Shah also joins from Citco, where she was head of private equity, North America. Gen II has…
Gorman steps down from U.S. Bank
Linda Gorman has stepped down from her role as CEO of U.S. Bank Global Fund Services – Europe. She joined U.S. Bank following its acquisition of Quintillion in 2013. Gorman will be replaced by Ken Somerville, currently COO.
Paradise for J.P. Morgan
Johnny Paradise has joined J.P. Morgan as a VP, securities services sales, asset manager sector, Europe. He is based in Dublin. He previously spent five years at HSBC in the securities services business.
ZEDRA promotes in Guernsey
ZEDRA, the Switzerland based administrator, has appointed Elaine Kennedy as managing director of its Guernsey office, reporting to Steven Bowen, head of Channel Islands. She joined ZEDRA in 2005. Nick Slinn is promoted to deputy managing director.
Clearstream hires from Citi
Marcus Austin has joined Clearstream as head of sales & relationship management for UK, Ireland & the Americas. Austin joins from Citi, where he spent 21 years. He will be based in the UK.
Northern Trust hires BBH executive
Elaine Ni Ghallchóir has joined Northern Trust as a relationship manager in the EMEA consultant relations group. She joins from BBH, where she spent 16 years, most recently as head of European industry engagement.
Crestbridge appoints head of Southampton
Crestbridge, the C.I.-based alternatives administrator, has appointed David Bridger as head of its Southampton, UK office. He will be responsible for overseeing and enhancing the operational expertise provided through the business’s expanding office in Southampton, Crestbridge’s central hub for specialist fund accounting, processes and development. Prior to joining Crestbridge Bridger worked for Aztec Group, overseeing…
BNY Mellon appoints Australia country executive
BNY Mellon has appointed Geoff Hodge as Australia country executive. He will continue to oversee global strategy as the head of Milestone Group, the Sydney-headquartered fund management fintech that he co-founded in 1998, which was acquired by BNY Mellon in 2021. He will take a seat on the BNY Mellon Asia Pacific Leadership Council. Alexis…
Darren Hodges steps up at U.S. Bank
Darren Hodges has been named COO of U.S. Bank Wealth Management and Investment Services. He joined U.S. Bank in 2020 to lead trust technology and support services custody services.