Former HSBC exec Roz Smith named as new COO of Broadridge International

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.
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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