Schroders appoints Executive Vice Chair, new Global Head of Client Group and Head of Client Group Asia

Schroders, a global leader in active asset management, today announces four new senior appointments which will be focused on enhancing our client-first proposition and driving deeper client relationships. ​ Karine Szenberg will be appointed Executive Vice Chair, whilst Matt Oomen joins Schroders as Global Head of Client Group. ​ ​

In Asia, Gopi Mirchandani has been appointed Head of Client Group, Asia and Jason Yu has been appointed Country Head for Hong Kong, subject to regulatory approval. ​ ​

Karine Szenberg, currently Global Head of Client Group, will remain on the Group Executive Committee in her new role as Executive Vice Chair. She will focus on the acceleration of our strategy by working closely with Schroders’ extensive network of joint ventures and associates and build new partnerships with leading organisations to maintain our relevance for clients.

Matt Oomen joins Schroders as Global Head of Client Group, reporting to Richard Oldfield. Matt has a distinguished 30-year career in the financial services industry. ​ He joins from US-headquartered BNY Investments where he was most recently Global Head of Distribution, responsible for product strategy, marketing and sales across 30 countries. ​

In his role as Global Head of Client Group, Matt will be instrumental in driving growth across the business and building on our trusted client relationships. ​

Prior to the BNY and Mellon merger, he held roles at Mellon Global Investment, with a combined tenure across both firms of 23 years, and before that at insurance company, Zurich Financial Services. ​ Matt will join the Group Executive Committee at Schroders. ​

Richard Oldfield, Group CEO, Schroders, said: ​ ​ ​ ​  ​
​“We are taking deliberate steps to embed our teams even more closely with our clients, to collaborate, innovate, co-create and solve for their future prosperity. ​ We are committed to working in partnership across our industry to remain at the forefront of delivering client outcomes within asset management.  ​
​"Karine has led the transformation of our Client Group by re-focusing the team and doubling down on driving sales excellence, putting in place all the foundations needed for its future success. I'm excited she has agreed to work with me as we build value for our shareholders and clients in developing our associates and key partnerships.
​“Matt will be a fantastic addition to our senior leadership, and we are delighted to have attracted someone of his calibre. His global perspective and decades of client-focused experience will help us build on our privileged position as a trusted partner to clients. ​ Matt will lead our teams and strengthen our competitive edge as the global investment landscape continues to evolve. ​
​“Now is the optimal time to be strengthening our client relationship teams with Karine, Matt, Gopi and Jason all moving into new roles to help us build on our relentless commitment, supporting clients at every level, with fresh ideas and innovation. I look forward to working closely with them all”.  ​
​“In our Global Investor Insights Survey, there is clear evidence of investors looking to increase their use of actively managed investment strategies to strengthen portfolio resilience and capture specific investment opportunities amid mounting economic uncertainty and market volatility.” ​
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Matt Oomen, Incoming Global Head of Client Group said:  ​
​“It’s a privilege to be joining Schroders at such a pivotal time for the industry. Schroders has an extraordinary brand, a reputation for excellence, and loyal and long-standing client relationships — all of which truly resonate with me. ​ I bring with me energy and persistence and I look forward to channelling it into delivering exceptional results for our clients to build something remarkable together”.

Leadership succession in Asia

In Asia, Gopi Mirchandani has been appointed Head of Client Group, Asia, succeeding Chris Durack, who has been appointed to the newly created role of Chair for Asia until his departure on 31 December. Gopi will report to Matt Oomen. In addition, Jason Yu has been appointed Country Head for Hong Kong, subject to regulatory approval. These new appointments will be focused on enhancing our client-first proposition and driving deeper client relationships. ​ ​ ​

Gopi Mirchandani, Head of Client Group, Asia, Schroders, said: ​  ​
​“Schroders is exceptionally well positioned in Asia, where investable wealth is growing at the fastest rate globally. There is also an incredible opportunity driven by the region’s digital transformation which we must harness. I want to thank Chris for his support and congratulate him and Jason on their new roles. I am excited to build on our standing as an active asset management leader in the region.” 

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