Northern Trust has appointed Conlon Chen as head of operations for its global fund services business in Asia.
Reporting to Caroline Higgins, head of global funds services, Asia, Chen will be responsible for Northern Trust’s middle-office outsourcing solutions and fund administration business across the region.
Prior to joining Northern Trust, Chen served as head of operations at Maples Fund Services, and has previously held various senior fund administration roles at Standard Chartered Bank, State Street Bank and RBC Investor and Treasury Services.
Commenting on Chen’s appointment, Higgins said: “We are delighted Conlon Chen has joined our team as head of global fund services operations for Asia. Northern Trust’s business in Asia is growing rapidly and we are seeing an increased demand for tailored fund administration and middle-office outsourcing solutions.”
She added: “The extensive experience that Chen brings to the team will enable us to continue providing exceptional support to our clients and meeting their unique requirements in the region.”
