Paul Wilson to join IHS Markit
22 May 2018 London
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IHS Markit has hired Paul Wilson as managing director and global head of securities finance, effective 4 June.
In his new role, Wilson will expand the commercial strategy and product set of the IHS Markit securities finance business working with the firm’s growing client base.
Based in London, Wilson will report to Pierre Khemdoudi in London and Edward Marhefka in New York, both who serve as global co-heads of IHS Markit equities data and analytics.
Previously, Wilson worked at J.P. Morgan for 33 years, most recently serving as managing director and global head of agent lending product and portfolio advisory.
He also co-chaired a Bank of England industry group in 2017, developing the UK Money Markets Code, which sets standards and best practice to industry players in the deposit, repo and securities lending markets in the UK.
Marhefka said: "Paul Wilson has a reputation as a strong leader and trusted advisor for executives at large, complex financial institutions. We are delighted to bring Wilson on board to strengthen our management team, and look forward to delivering the next generation of securities finance services to the market.”
“As we continue to expand our product set, Wilson will steer the holistic functionality of these offerings, increasing our relevance and core value to clients.”
Commenting on his appointment, Wilson added: “I am excited to be joining such a dynamic company as IHS Markit, which is the market leader in securities finance data and analytics. IHS Markit is well-regarded for its industry leadership, technological innovation and collaborative approach with clients.”
In his new role, Wilson will expand the commercial strategy and product set of the IHS Markit securities finance business working with the firm’s growing client base.
Based in London, Wilson will report to Pierre Khemdoudi in London and Edward Marhefka in New York, both who serve as global co-heads of IHS Markit equities data and analytics.
Previously, Wilson worked at J.P. Morgan for 33 years, most recently serving as managing director and global head of agent lending product and portfolio advisory.
He also co-chaired a Bank of England industry group in 2017, developing the UK Money Markets Code, which sets standards and best practice to industry players in the deposit, repo and securities lending markets in the UK.
Marhefka said: "Paul Wilson has a reputation as a strong leader and trusted advisor for executives at large, complex financial institutions. We are delighted to bring Wilson on board to strengthen our management team, and look forward to delivering the next generation of securities finance services to the market.”
“As we continue to expand our product set, Wilson will steer the holistic functionality of these offerings, increasing our relevance and core value to clients.”
Commenting on his appointment, Wilson added: “I am excited to be joining such a dynamic company as IHS Markit, which is the market leader in securities finance data and analytics. IHS Markit is well-regarded for its industry leadership, technological innovation and collaborative approach with clients.”
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