The International Securities Services Association (ISSA) has elected Margaret Harwood-Jones, co-head of financing and securities services at Standard Chartered, to its board of directors.
In her current role at Standard Chartered, Harwood-Jones co-leads the recently formed financing and securities services business globally, managing all its functions within the securities services remit including operations, technology, client management, business development and product management.
With more than 30 years of experience in financial services, Harwood-Jones has experience in global sales management, relationship and service management, marketing, strategic development, and business unit leadership for global custody and corporate trustee activities.
Commenting on her appointment, Harwood-Jones said: “I am honoured to represent Standard Chartered at ISSA and have the opportunity to help shape the future of the securities services and banking industry with my fellow ISSA colleagues.”
She added: “As we anticipate more changes to our industry, this collaboration between two leading organisations will definitely help institutions and businesses navigate the new operating landscape and continue to access markets around the world safely and efficiently.”
Lee Waite, ISSA chair, noted: “Margaret Harwood-Jones is a seasoned and highly regarded expert in the industry, and we are excited to have her on our board to help drive ISSA’s mission especially in the emerging and frontier markets.”
