Roz Smith Appointed COO of Broadridge International
- Announcement:
- Roz Smith appointed as COO of Broadridge International, effective 1 May 2024.
- Role and Responsibilities:
- Tasked with scaling and streamlining the division.
- Focus on implementation processes and program management.
- Ensure a thriving country and regional level organizational structure.
- Satisfy client needs through broader, segment-specific solutions.
- Ensure best practices across functions, business units, and geographies.
- Focus on EMEA and Asia Pacific regions.
- Leadership and Experience:
- Mike Sleightholme, president of Broadridge International, highlights Smith’s role in expanding client relationships and optimizing operational efficiency.
- Described as an established leader with a deep understanding of financial services and extensive program management capabilities.
- Previous Experience:
- Smith spent 18 years at HSBC, holding various leadership roles.
- Began career as a global banking associate at HSBC.
- Last role at HSBC was head of strategy and change management for the non-financial risk unit of the bank’s markets and securities services business.
- Company Background:
- Broadridge Financial Solutions provides investor communications and technology solutions to financial institutions.
- Headquartered in New York.
- Supports daily trading of over $10 trillion in equities, fixed income, and other securities worldwide.
- Generates more than $6 billion in revenue.
- Employs over 14,700 people across 21 countries.
