Broadridge Financial Solutions has appointed David Runacres as president of Asia-Pacific, effective immediately.
Based in Tokyo, Runacres will spearhead Broadridge’s APAC regional operations. He will also assume the role of senior country officer, Japan, overseeing all activities in a market that is a key part of the global fintech firm’s investment and growth strategy.
Runacres joins Broadridge from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), where he spent 12 years as head of Japan.
At LSEG, Runacres successfully led various high-impact projects, including the integration of Refinitiv in Japan and the expansion of LSEG’s footprint across the region.
Prior to his time at LSEG, he held key sales roles at renowned organizations such SunGard Systems and Thomson Financial, where he honed his expertise in market development, client management, and operational excellence. He was based in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Tokyo during the period.
Runacres holds a bachelor of applied sciences (computing) from Monash University in Australia.