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UK's Schroders makes four senior hires to sharpen focus on clients

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Posted on June 16, 2025

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LONDON (Reuters) -British money manager Schroders has made four appointments to sharpen its focus on clients, as CEO Richard Oldfield continues to shake up the senior team in an effort to reboot its

Schroders Strengthens Client Focus with Four Key Appointments

LONDON (Reuters) -British money manager Schroders has made four appointments to sharpen its focus on clients, as CEO Richard Oldfield continues to shake up the senior team in an effort to reboot its performance.

Schroders has hired Matt Oomen from BNY Investments to be its global head of client group, while the role's incumbent Karine Szenberg will become executive vice chair, the company said. Both will sit on the group executive committee.

The company has also promoted Gopi Mirchandani to head the client group in Asia, and Jason Yu to country head for Hong Kong, subject to regulatory approval.   

"Now is the optimal time to be strengthening our client relationship teams with Karine, Matt, Gopi and Jason all moving into new roles," Oldfield said in a statement.

(Reporting by Iain WithersEditing by Bernadette Baum)

Key Takeaways

  • Schroders hires four senior executives to boost client focus.
  • Matt Oomen joins as global head of client group.
  • Karine Szenberg becomes executive vice chair.
  • Gopi Mirchandani promoted to head client group in Asia.
  • Jason Yu appointed as country head for Hong Kong.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who has been appointed as the global head of client group at Schroders?
Matt Oomen has been hired from BNY Investments to be the global head of client group.
What new role will Karine Szenberg take on at Schroders?
Karine Szenberg will become the executive vice chair after her current role.
Who has been promoted to head the client group in Asia?
Gopi Mirchandani has been promoted to head the client group in Asia.
What position will Jason Yu hold at Schroders?
Jason Yu has been appointed as the country head for Hong Kong, pending regulatory approval.
What is the purpose of these new appointments at Schroders?
The appointments aim to strengthen client relationship teams as part of CEO Richard Oldfield's strategy to reboot the senior team.

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