Apex Group has welcomed Nicholas Morse as chief business development officer, Americas. In his new position, Morse will lead the expansion of the Apex Group in the Americas through new partnerships, brand development and product strategy. He will also be instrumental in driving the expansion of its business development efforts in the region. Morse has over 25 years of experience as a financial services executive, with managing director titles at SS&C Technologies, Addepar and BlackRock. He holds extensive experience in financial technology as a member of the team that launched BlackRock’s Aladdin business, and held several leadership roles during his tenure there. Commenting on his new role, Morse says: “I’m excited to be joining the leading asset servicing provider after a long career at BlackRock and other high performing institutions. “Apex Group has a unique ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services, keeping its clients at the heart of it all.” Peter Hughes, founder and CEO of Apex Group, adds: “Nicholas is a visionary leader and well-respected in the industry. We have a shared vision of maintaining a customer- focused, values-driven culture and we’re proud to welcome him to the team.”
