SINGAPORE – Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) has hired Kai Jebens as Head of Client Development, Southeast Asia, and Chris Vera as Senior Digital Solutions Consultant, APAC for its Asset Servicing business.

Based in Singapore, Jebens will lead business development efforts, collaborating closely with leading sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, asset managers and consultants across the region. Responsible for driving the growth of Northern Trust's custody, fund accounting, data and digital services, Jebens specializes in delivering comprehensive solutions that span clients' entire investment operations.

Jebens brings a depth of experience in driving strategic growth in the Asia-Pacific region. Before joining Northern Trust, he previously held positions at Collibra, Bank of New York (BNY Mellon), Fidelity National Information Services (FIS), Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE), and Bloomberg LP.

Chris Vera joins as a Senior Digital Solutions Consultant, with 20 years of experience across investment data, technology, operations and consulting. Prior to joining Northern Trust, Vera held senior positions at BlackRock, AIA, Bank of New York, and a sovereign wealth fund in Singapore, focused on project transformations helping organizations choose, design and implement solutions for the front, middle and back office. In his new position, Vera will work with clients and prospects in the region to develop and enhance their target operating models.

"Finding the right partners to support our business development ambitions in Southeast Asia is critical and the appointments of Chris and Kai reflect our ongoing dedication to the region," said Yen Leng Ong, Country Executive, Southeast Asia, Northern Trust. "Their local expertise will be invaluable in driving our growth strategy forward, and we are thrilled to welcome them to the organization."

Northern Trust has offices across Asia Pacific in Beijing, Bengaluru, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Melbourne, Pune, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo. It has strong relationships with some of the region’s largest asset managers, central banks, sovereign wealth funds, government agencies and corporations.

About Northern Trust

Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS) is a leading provider of wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking to corporations, institutions, affluent families and individuals. Founded in Chicago in 1889, Northern Trust has a global presence with offices in 24 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., and across 22 locations in Canada, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. As of March 31, 2024, Northern Trust had assets under custody/administration of US$16.5 trillion, and assets under management of US$1.5 trillion. For more than 130 years, Northern Trust has earned distinction as an industry leader for exceptional service, financial expertise, integrity and innovation. Visit us on northerntrust.com. Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @NorthernTrust or Northern Trust Corporation on LinkedIn.

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