Broadridge Financial Solutions today announced the appointment of David Runacres as president of Asia-Pacific (Apac), effective immediately. Based in Tokyo, Runacres (pictured) will spearhead Broadridge’s Apac regional operations.
He will also have the role of senior country officer, Japan, overseeing all activities in a market that is a key part of Broadridge investment and growth strategy, according to a statement by the firm.
Runacres joins Broadridge from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), where he spent 12 years as head of Japan.
“[Runacres] brings over three decades of experience in the Apac region and a proven track record of delivering exceptional results for clients and leading teams,” said Mike Sleightholme, president of Broadridge International.
At LSEG, Runacres led various projects, including the integration of Refinitiv in Japan and the expansion of LSEG’s footprint across the region.
Prior to his time at LSEG, he held key sales roles at renowned organisations such SunGard Systems and Thomson Financial, where he built his expertise in market development, client management, and operational excellence. He has been based in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Tokyo over that period.
“Together, we will build on Broadridge’s strong foundation in Apac as a trusted tech partner to drive the next phase of success helping our clients innovate by modernizing, simplifying, and optimizing their business,” said Runacres.
