Apex Group said it has appointed Samir Pandiri to the newly created role of Group President and Member of the Executive Committee, to support and drive the business’ sustained growth.
Reporting to founder & CEO, Peter Hughes, Pandiri will be responsible for overseeing key strategic functions to enable Apex Group’s next phase of development including operations, technology product innovation, risk and human resources. Pandiri’s appointment reinforces how the Group’s evolution and continued momentum is attracting the industry’s most experienced and well-respected top talent. He will play a key leadership role in its continued expansion.
“Samir’s global outlook coupled with his deep technology and operational understanding, make him perfectly placed to drive our continued innovation and expansion,” said Hughes in a statement. “We have built a management team comprised of some of the most experienced professionals in the industry and are partnered with supportive investors who share our strategic vision for the future of the business.”
Broadridge
Pandiri joins Apex Group from fintech provider Broadridge, where he was most recently responsible for Post-Trade Technology, Global Proxy and Asset Management Data and Technology businesses outside of North America, with a special focus on Europe and Asia. He was also serves on the board of the New Jersey State Investment Council. He joined Broadridge in 2019 from BNY Mellon, where he was Global CEO of the Asset Servicing Division and a member of the senior leadership team. He holds B.S and M.S. degrees in Chemical Engineering and M.B.A. in Finance, from Columbia University, New York.
“Like the rest of the industry, I have watched Apex Group’s exciting growth story with great interest, as the business has evolved into a leading, global provider of financial services, offering an unmatched range of solutions underpinned by innovative technology platforms,” said Pandiri. “With its global presence and local insight, Apex Group is now well-poised for further growth of its data-enabled service offering, and I look forward to working closely with Peter and the Executive Committee to drive the next phase of its evolution.”