Broadridge has named David Runacres as president of APAC and senior country officer for Japan, effective immediately.
In the Tokyo-based role, Runacres will spearhead Broadridge’s regional operations and oversee Japanese market activities to support the firm’s investment and growth strategy.
Runacres joins Broadridge from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), where he has been head of Japan since 2021. He held the same role at Refinitiv from 2018, before it was acquired by LSEG.
Earlier in his career, Runacres was head of sales for Japan at Thomson Reuters and head of sales for Asia at SunGard Systems (now part of FIS).
Commenting on his appointment, Runacres said: “By leveraging Broadridge’s innovative solutions, deep industry expertise and local presence, I aim to strengthen our market position and deliver unparalleled value to our clients. 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 modernising, simplifying, and optimising their business.”
Mike Sleightholme, president of Broadridge International, added: “David brings over three decades of experience in the APAC region and a proven track record of delivering exceptional results for clients and leading teams. His deep understanding of the market, coupled with his ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and experience in leading cross-business initiatives, makes him uniquely positioned to lead Broadridge’s growth initiatives in the region to help our clients operate, innovate, and grow.”
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