Broadridge welcomes Runacres as President of APAC
25 July 2024 Japan
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Broadridge Financial Solutions has enlisted David Runacres as president of Asia Pacific (APAC).
Based in Tokyo, Runacres will spearhead Broadridge’s APAC regional operations.
He will also assume the role of senior country officer for Japan, overseeing all activities in a market that is a “key part” of Broadridge's investment and growth strategy, according to the firm.
Runacres joins Broadridge from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), where he spent 12 years as head of Japan.
At LSEG, Runacres successfully led various projects, including the integration of Refinitiv in Japan and the expansion of the exchange’s footprint across the region.
Prior to that, he held sales roles at organisations like SunGard Systems and Thomson Financial, where he honed his expertise in market development, client management, and operational excellence.
He had been based in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Tokyo over that period.
Mike Sleightholme, president of Broadridge International, says: “David brings over three decades of experience in the APAC region and a proven track record of delivering exceptional results for clients and leading teams.
“His deep understanding of the market, coupled with his ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and experience in leading cross-business initiatives, makes him uniquely positioned to lead Broadridge’s growth initiatives in the region to help our clients operate, innovate, and grow.”
Commenting on his new role, Runacres says: “I am thrilled to join Broadridge at such an exciting time and look forward to driving the company’s growth strategy across the APAC region.
“By leveraging Broadridge’s innovative solutions, industry expertise and local presence, I aim to strengthen our market position and deliver unparalleled value to our clients.”
Based in Tokyo, Runacres will spearhead Broadridge’s APAC regional operations.
He will also assume the role of senior country officer for Japan, overseeing all activities in a market that is a “key part” of Broadridge's investment and growth strategy, according to the firm.
Runacres joins Broadridge from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), where he spent 12 years as head of Japan.
At LSEG, Runacres successfully led various projects, including the integration of Refinitiv in Japan and the expansion of the exchange’s footprint across the region.
Prior to that, he held sales roles at organisations like SunGard Systems and Thomson Financial, where he honed his expertise in market development, client management, and operational excellence.
He had been based in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Tokyo over that period.
Mike Sleightholme, president of Broadridge International, says: “David brings over three decades of experience in the APAC region and a proven track record of delivering exceptional results for clients and leading teams.
“His deep understanding of the market, coupled with his ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and experience in leading cross-business initiatives, makes him uniquely positioned to lead Broadridge’s growth initiatives in the region to help our clients operate, innovate, and grow.”
Commenting on his new role, Runacres says: “I am thrilled to join Broadridge at such an exciting time and look forward to driving the company’s growth strategy across the APAC region.
“By leveraging Broadridge’s innovative solutions, industry expertise and local presence, I aim to strengthen our market position and deliver unparalleled value to our clients.”
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