ABN AMRO Investment Solutions names Laurianne Melec as COO

ABN AMRO Investment Solutions (AAIS) has appointed Laurianne Melec as its new chief operating officer (COO).

Melec (pictured) will be a member of the Executive Committee and will focus on upholding operational continuity, driving further innovation, and ensuring that ABN AMRO Investment Solutions keeps delivering high-quality service to its stakeholders, the statement today (24 September) said.

She has over a decade of experience within ABN AMRO Investment Solutions and has built a solid track record of operational excellence and leadership across a range of functions directly related to the COO role. She has held several key positions since she joined AAIS in 2013, and was appointed head of organization and innovation in September 2023. In this role, she was instrumental in automating processes, supporting the company's growth, and driving innovation management.

Her extensive experience also includes stints as head of operating model transformation from 2020 to 2023, where she delivered the new portfolio management system and managed the program team. From 2016 to 2020, she was head of middle office operational control and simultaneously head of data management from 2018 to 2020, where she led sizeable teams.

She previously worked as head of operational control from 2013 to 2015. In each of these positions, she worked under the direct supervision of the COO. Prior to that, she held similar positions at HSBC Global Asset Management and Louvre Gestion.

François-Xavier Gennetais, CEO of ABN AMRO Investment Solutions, said: “I am proud and delighted by this appointment, which reflects Laurianne's commitment to ABN AMRO Investment Solutions for over ten years. Laurianne's deep understanding of AAIS’ operations, coupled with her hands-on experience in managing teams and implementing strategic projects, makes her the obvious choice to step into the role of COO. Her previous responsibilities have equipped her with the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure continuity and to keep on delivering value to our clients, teams...”

Melec added: "I am honoured to take on the role of COO at ABN AMRO Investment Solutions. Having worked closely with the previous COO and the Executive Committee, I have gained invaluable insight into the complexities of the job and am fully prepared to lead the operational aspects of our business. My commitment to AAIS is unwavering, and I am excited to further contribute to our long-term success."