The latest moves and appointments for wealth management roles in the UK, other parts of Europe, the Middle East and select international locations.

State Street Investment Management
State Street Investment Management has made three senior appointments within its European client coverage business.

Alistair Byrne has been named head of UK & Ireland client coverage; Gerben Lagerwaard has been named head of Northern Europe & DACH client coverage; and Francesco Lomartire has been named head of Southern Europe client coverage.

The new appointees, who will lead client coverage across their respective regions, will aim to drive growth, strengthen collaboration across teams and channels, and deliver a coordinated experience for clients, State Street said. 

“These appointments reflect the tremendous depth of talent across our European business,” Marie-Anne Heeren, head of Europe client coverage group at State Street Investment Management, said. “Alistair, Gerben, and Francesco are outstanding leaders who have deep expertise and knowledge – and this expertise in turn underpins our approach to client servicing. By fostering a deep understanding of our clients and the operating conditions they face, we’re best placed to provide them with comprehensive, tailored support and solutions. As such, these roles will be instrumental as we continue to strengthen our business across Europe.”

Keyridge Asset Management
Keyridge Asset Management has appointed Mark Wright (pictured below) as head of regional sales, UK.

Mark Wright

He will be responsible for carrying out Keyridge’s regional distribution strategy across the UK, and leading a team of business development managers whose remit will be to strengthen relationships with financial advisors, wealth managers, and intermediary partners.

Wright has more than two decades of experience across sales distribution and investment research. He joins from Liontrust, where he spent eight years, most recently serving as head of UK regional distribution. Prior to Liontrust, Mark held regional sales positions at Jupiter Asset Management and Miton. Earlier in his career, he worked as a research analyst at AFH Wealth Management and T Bailey Asset Management.

"Mark's appointment reflects our continued investment in supporting our clients and partners, and his experience and market knowledge will help us build on the momentum we have already established. We're pleased to welcome him to the team," Rob Williams, chief commercial officer, at Keyridge, said.