Global investor services group IQ-EQ has appointed John Legrand as Managing Director of UK and Ireland, and a member of its executive leadership team.
John brings to the role a 22-year career across five continents and 80 countries. Having held leadership positions in Fortune 500 companies and fintech start-ups, he has broad operational and commercial expertise, both building businesses and leading teams.
Prior to joining IQ-EQ, John was Managing Director for Asia Pacific with BlackRock’s alternative investment software provider, eFront. Before that, he spent 10 years with BNY Mellon in Singapore and London as Managing Director of EMEA & APAC and Head of Business Development for its Asia Pacific’s Asset Servicing division.
While at BNY Mellon, he also sat on the firm’s Asia Pacific Executive and Operating committees, on its Asset Servicing Global Executive Committee, and on the boards of multiple companies.
In addition, John has previously held international management roles with Advent Software and Linedata Services.