International Financial Data Services (IFDS) – the State Street Corporation and DST Systems joint venture in the UK – has appointed David Hamilton-Brown as Chief Information Officer.
“One of the foundations of the IFDS product offering is our technology and David brings with him a wealth of experience and knowledge that will prove invaluable as we continue to develop our business,” says Charles Eppinger, Chief Executive Officer at IFDS.
Hamilton-Brown previously worked as Managing Director and Chief Information Officer for CIBC World Markets in New York and, prior to that he served as Chief European Technology Officer and Co-Head of Global Technologies for Credit Suisse First Boston. He is a graduate of the University of Leeds.
IFDS is the international transfer agency joint venture between State Street Corporation and DST Systems Inc. IFDS provides market-leading technology and services for investor and distributor servicing for fund management and distribution companies around the world.
“I am excited about joining IFDS, as an organisation with a track record of delivering what must be rated as the leading solution to the financial services industry,” says Hamilton-Brown. “I look forward to being part of what must be the UK’s outsourcing success story.”