State Street and Keyridge Asset Management Announce Leadership Shifts

State Street has promoted Alistair Byrne to head of UK & Ireland client coverage, Gerben Lagerwaard to lead Northern Europe and the DACH region, and Francesco Lomartire to oversee Southern Europe. These appointments aim to unify the firm’s client coverage business, with Marie-Anne Heeren, head of Europe client coverage, noting that the new leaders will focus on delivering tailored support to address shifting operating conditions for investors.

Simultaneously, Keyridge Asset Management has appointed Mark Wright as head of regional sales for the UK. Wright arrives with over two decades of industry experience, including an eight-year tenure at Liontrust where he served as head of UK regional distribution. In his new role, Wright will oversee business development managers tasked with strengthening ties to wealth managers and financial advisors. Rob Williams, chief commercial officer at Keyridge, stated that Wright’s background in investment research and sales will be central to maintaining the firm’s current growth momentum.