ISLA Amercias has appointed Fran Garritt as executive director, head of business.
Garritt will report directly to ISLA Americas’ board, chaired by Mark Whipple, global head of Securities Lending, Invesco.
In his new role, Garritt will be responsible for the overall management of the ISLA Americas’ business.
He will oversee all day-to-day operational activities and functions, including events, infrastructure, facilities management, and membership, while working with relevant counterpart(s) across EMEA and the US, to ensure overall strategic alignment with ISLA’s broader aims and objectives.
Prior to this, Garritt most recently served as head of Financial Risk Management and Securities Lending at the Risk Management Association (RMA). His role included overseeing the delivery of the Annual Securities Finance and Collateral Management Conference.
Andrew Dyson, CEO of the International Securities Lending Association, comments: “I am delighted to welcome Fran to the group and am very much looking forward to working with him as we expand our member footprint into the Americas.”
Whipple says: “The ISLA Americas Board and I are extremely delighted with the appointment of Fran and are truly fortunate to have him bring his significant experience to our membership given his previous leadership roles within our industry.
"We are excited to support Fran in transitioning ISLA Americas into a market leading association that, together with ISLA EMEA, can enhance the value proposition to our regional and global members as well as the wider industry.”
