State Street has appointed Ian Martin as head of the Asia Pacific in addition to his current responsibilities as head of global services in the region.
Martin has been at State Street for 25 years and has a deep knowledge of the firm’s clients and strategy having held several leadership roles across the firm and in multiple locations in the region.
Martin succeeds Wai-Kwong Seck who, after eight years in the role has decided to pursue other opportunities closer to his hometown of Singapore.
He will continue to be based in Hong Kong and will report to Andrew Erickson, head of global services worldwide.
Erickson commented: “Ian Martin has led the majority of State Street’s businesses in the region throughout his career including investment servicing, trading and research within global markets, and our data and analytics businesses.”
“With his knowledge and experience across our businesses, I am very confident that Martin will build further on our business growth in the Asia Pacific by delivering high-quality solutions and services.”
Martin added: “I am excited to lead State Street in the region at this time. I look forward to partnering with our clients to deliver integrated solutions for their business and investment needs, which will include the development of the industry’s first-ever global platform connecting the front, middle and back office.”
