The International Securities Services Association (ISSA) has appointed Graham Ray to its executive board.
Ray replaces former BNP Paribas Securities Services appointee Charles Cock.
Ray currently serves as global head of financial intermediaries, at BNP Paribas Securities Services.
At BNP Paribas, Ray is responsible for driving new sales, client relationships and strategic opportunities with financial intermediaries globally. He is based in London.
Prior to joining BNP Paribas Securities Services, Ray was head of investor services at Deutsche Bank, responsible for product management across an extensive portfolio of post trade products.
Prior to this, Ray worked in global operations for Northern Trust as a division manager, where he was responsible for securities and alternative investment settlement operations.
Ray has served in other senior roles at Cantor Fitzgerald and Bank of America where he held regional and global responsibility for post-trade services.
On accepting the nomination, Ray says: “I am excited to be joining the ISSA Board and work with the ISSA management team to help shape the future of the securities services industry and of the association for the next generation.”
Phil Brown, ISSA chairman, adds: “ISSA is delighted to welcome Graham to the board and would also like to offer its thanks to Charley who has been an exceptional member. BNP Paribas Securities Services has been a part of ISSA for over 30 years, and has provided great content to our working groups and papers.
“We look forward to continuing this strong engagement with Graham. His 30 years of experience at a number of different firms will allow us to fully leverage his knowledge and network. We are excited to have him on the board as we advance ISSA’s mission and serve the industry.”
