State Street names Head of Global Markets APAC

State Street has announced the appointment of Michele Hardeman as head of global markets for Asia-Pacific, effective July 2018

Hardeman, who has relocated to Hong Kong from Boston for the role, previously served as head of foreign exchange sales for State Street Global Markets.

Hardeman first joined State Street in 1998 and was head of FX sales for Australia prior to her move to Boston in 2011, where she took on the same position for the Americas. She became global head of FX sales in 2015.

In her new role, Hardeman will lead the strategic direction, sales, service and operations of the global markets business in Asia-Pacific.

Commenting on her appointment, Wai-Kwong Seck, chief executive officer for Asia-Pacific, said: "Michele has more than 20 years of experience in capital markets across Australia and the US. Her global experience and deep understanding of the challenges clients face will enhance our Global Markets capabilities in the region."

Hardeman added: "I am excited to return to Asia-Pacific to lead State Street Global Markets as we grow and broaden our capabilities and client base in the region."

She succeeds Colin Zhong who left State Street in January 2018.