Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has appointed Chris Roberts as managing director and head of EMEA issuer services. He will report to Christina Bao, co-head of sales and marketing.
In the London-based role, Roberts will be responsible for marketing and promotional materials around Hong Kong’s IPO and primary markets, ancillary and post-IPO services in the EMEA region.
The appointment follows HKEX’s recent opening of a London office, further developing the company’s international presence and providing on-the-ground support to European clients looking to connect to Hong Kong markets.
Roberts has more than 25 years of industry experience, and joins HKEX from Start Point Advisory. He has been owner and managing director of the company since 2021, before which he was a managing director and co-head of EMEA equity advisory at investment banking firm Moelis & Company.
Earlier in his career, Roberts held a number of senior roles at J.P. Morgan and Morgan Stanley, in the UK and US.
Commenting on Roberts’ appointment, Bao says: “[Roberts’] extensive capital markets' experience will be a great addition to our global issuer services team. Chris’s appointment will help us to further strengthen our commitment to building Hong Kong’s role as a preferred international listing venue of choice, connecting capital with opportunities.”
On the new office location, HKEX CEO Nicolas Aguzin states: “The opening of our London office marks another significant development in our continued commitment to our customers around the world. Together with the recent successful launch of our New York office, our new HKEX London office will bring greater access, opportunity and insight to our global clients.
“Now, with a presence in the three major world time zones, we are very well placed to connect capital with opportunities and enhance international connectivity, further strengthening Hong Kong’s role as a global superconnector.”
