Roz Smith Named Chief Operating Officer of Broadridge International

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Global fintech leader Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE: BR) has appointed Roz Smith as the Chief Operating Officer of Broadridge International, effective May 1, 2024. Smith, based in London, will collaborate with Mike Sleightholme, President of Broadridge International, to enhance customer service and operational efficiency in the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions. Smith brings 18 years of experience from HSBC, where she most recently served as Head of Strategy and Change Management in the Non-Financial Risk team of the Markets & Securities Services business. Her focus will be on scaling Broadridge's international business and ensuring optimal operational efficiency and productivity.

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• Appointment of Roz Smith as COO is expected to enhance operational efficiency.
• Smith brings 18 years of experience from HSBC, indicating strong leadership capabilities.
• Focus on expanding customer relationships and business footprint in EMEA and Asia Pacific regions.
• Smith's expertise in financial services and program management could drive transformational growth.

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• No immediate financial results or performance metrics discussed in the announcement.
• Potential operational risks involved in managing broad, segment-specific solutions across different geographies.

LONDON and NEW YORK, June 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Fintech leader Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: BR), is pleased to announce the appointment of Roz Smith as Chief Operating Officer of Broadridge International, effective May 1, 2024. Smith, who is based in London, will work closely with Mike Sleightholme, President of Broadridge International, to further scale and grow Broadridge internationally and deliver an unparalleled customer service experience in the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions.

"We are thrilled to welcome Roz to help accelerate the ongoing growth and transformation of Broadridge International, where she will help expand our client relationships and footprint across financial markets while advancing the customer experience and optimizing our operational efficiency throughout all areas of our international business," said Mike Sleightholme. "Roz is an established leader, and we are excited to add her deep understanding of financial services and extensive program management capabilities as we strategically guide Broadridge International to its next stage of expansion, helping clients operate, innovate and grow."

In her role, Smith will focus on scaling and streamlining the Broadridge International business to drive transformational levels of operating efficiency and productivity. She will oversee implementation processes and program management and be responsible for ensuring a thriving country and regional level organizational structure. Combined with a cohesive approach to satisfying client needs through broader, segment-specific solutions, Smith will also help ensure best practices are further extended across functions, business units, and geographies.

"I am excited to bring my knowledge of financial markets and securities, together with my passion and skills for helping clients at Broadridge," said Roz Smith, Chief Operating Officer of Broadridge International. "Broadridge is a trusted global technology partner and innovator with a proven track record of powering business transformation. I am looking forward to working with the talented team at Broadridge and using my experience and leadership to bring a meaningful impact to the company, its clients and the wider industry."

Prior to joining Broadridge, Smith spent eighteen years in management roles at HSBC, where she most recently served as Head of Strategy and Change Management in the Non Financial Risk team of the bank's Markets & Securities Services business.

About Broadridge

Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE: BR), a global Fintech leader with over $6 billion in revenues, provides the critical infrastructure that powers investing, corporate governance, and communications to enable better financial lives. We deliver technology-driven solutions that drive business transformation for banks, broker-dealers, asset and wealth managers and public companies. Broadridge's infrastructure serves as a global communications hub enabling corporate governance by linking thousands of public companies and mutual funds to tens of millions of individual and institutional investors around the world. Our technology and operations platforms underpin the daily trading of more than $10 trillion of equities, fixed income and other securities globally. A certified Great Place to Work^®, Broadridge is part of the S&P 500^® Index, employing over 14,000 associates in 21 countries.

For more information about us, please visit www.broadridge.com

Broadridge Contacts:

Investors: 
Edings Thibault
Head of Investor Relations, Broadridge
broadridgeir@broadridge.com

Media:
Gregg Rosenberg
Global Head of Corporate Communications
Gregg.Rosenberg@broadridge.com

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SOURCE Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.

FAQ

Who has been appointed as the COO of Broadridge International?

Roz Smith has been appointed as the COO of Broadridge International, effective May 1, 2024.

What experience does Roz Smith bring to Broadridge International?

Roz Smith brings 18 years of experience from HSBC, where she served as Head of Strategy and Change Management in the Non-Financial Risk team of the Markets & Securities Services business.

What regions will Roz Smith focus on as COO of Broadridge International?

Roz Smith will focus on enhancing operations and customer service in the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions.

What is the stock symbol for Broadridge Financial Solutions?

The stock symbol for Broadridge Financial Solutions is NYSE: BR.

What are the main objectives for Roz Smith at Broadridge International?

Roz Smith's main objectives include scaling the international business, enhancing customer experience, and optimizing operational efficiency.