Broadridge Appoints Wout Kalis as Head of Asia Pacific for Asset Management Solutions

Broadridge Financial Solutions, a fintech company, has announced the appointment of Wout Kalis as Head of Asia Pacific for Broadridge Asset Management Solutions. Mr Kalis will be in charge of promoting Broadridge’s strategic asset management goals in Asia, as well as driving revenue growth and expanding product offerings. He will oversee day-to-day operations and provide senior asset management leadership in the region.

Mike Sleightholme, President of Broadridge Asset Management Solutions, noted that Wout brings extensive industry and regional leadership experience, and that this newly created role underscores the significance of Asia-Pacific to Broadridge's global growth in asset management. In addition, recent hires in client services and sales demonstrate Broadridge's commitment to boosting its ability to serve clients and win new business in the region.

Wout Kalis expressed excitement in joining Broadridge to help clients digitize their operations and drive the next phase of Broadridge's business growth in Asia Pacific. He highlighted APAC's asset management industry growth, which outpaces other regions across alternative and traditional sectors, making this an exciting time to join a technology leader that enables digital transformation in these markets.

Wout Kalis has extensive regional leadership experience in the fintech and fund administration spaces in APAC, having most recently served as Regional Head of Alternative Investment Services for BNY Mellon, where he was responsible for building out the company's footprint in Asia, including capabilities, onboarding new clients, and cross-selling other services. He has also held leadership positions at SS&C, Citibank, HSBC, and Citco.