Peter Christmas has joined Pershing Limited, a member of BNY Securities Group, as managing director and chief relationship officer.
In the role, Christmas will be responsible for new business development in Europe. Previously, Christmas was the UK Head of Sales and Relationship Management at BNP Paribas Securities Services, where he led the development and execution of their UK sales strategy. Mr. Christmas has also led sales and relationship management initiatives for Mellon Bank, State Street Bank and Trust Company, and JP Morgan & Co.
Charles van der Merwe, chief executive officer, Pershing Limited, says: “Peter brings to Pershing a successful, demonstrated track record of success in managing new business development and client relationships within the securities services and custody industry. As a member of our senior management team, he will play a key leadership role in helping us deliver high-quality service and clearing and outsourcing solutions to support our clients’ continued growth here in Europe.”
Pershing Limited, an affiliate of Pershing LLC, provides clearing and financial services outsourcing solutions to more than 100 financial organisations in Europe.