Broadridge targets Asia with two senior appointments

Broadridge has appointed two senior executives to operate in the Asia Pacific market in a bid to expand its reach into the region.

David Becker has joined as head of Asia Pacific while Yoshiyuki Hoshino becomes Broadridge’s chief operating officer for Japan.

Broadridge said the appointments are in response to increased demands for technological developments in the region as well as a growing regulatory environment.

“David and Hoshino bring a wealth of financial services experience in the region, strong long-term relationships and deep local industry knowledge,” said a statement.

“These appointments will help to strengthen client relationships, broaden our solution offerings, lead our growth strategy and support our expanding APAC footprint.”

In his new position Becker – who will be based in Singapore – will focus on strategic business growth across the region.

Prior to joining Broadridge, Becker held a number of positions with Thomson Reuters in the Asia Pacific region, most recently serving as managing director.

Hoshino – who will be based in Tokyo and report to Becker – will take specific responsibility for working with clients to implement Broadridge solutions.

Since starting his career at Goldman Sachs in 1985, Hoshino has also held positions at Barclays and Deutsche Bank. Most recently acting as Barclays’ chief operating officer for Japan as well as serving as co-chair for the OMGEO Asia Pacific advisory counsel.