IQ-EQ hires Sridhar Nagarajan to lead its Asia business

Investor services group IQ-EQ today (16 April) named Sridhar Nagarajan as managing director, Singapore and Regional CEO, Asia, Middle East and Africa. The role will also see Sridhar join the IQ-EQ Group Management Team (GMT).

He brings over 30 years of direct industry experience and is perfectly positioned to take up this strategically important role. Part of IQ-EQ’s senior leadership team since 2019, he has been instrumental in the success of IQ-EQ's Africa, India and Middle-East (AIME) region where he served as regional managing director.

Prior to IQ-EQ, Sridhar enjoyed a successful career with an international bank, leading a pivotal merger and turnaround of two state-owned banks in 2015, resulting in the creation of a new financial institution. Throughout his career, he has fostered high-performing and diverse teams, championing diversity and inclusion and is known for his people centric approach, strategic thinking and professional expertise.

Nagarajan said: “It’s an honour to take on this new role and I’m excited to be given this opportunity to drive our Asia business. I have been fortunate to be a part of IQ-EQ’s journey for many years, and I am incredibly passionate about our mission and values. The future holds immense opportunities for Asia, and I am eager to work collaboratively with our stakeholders and team to build on the great work achieved over the last few years and to help shape the next exciting chapter here in Asia. Together, we’ll drive innovation, growth, and continued mutual success."

Group Chief Executive Officer, Mark Pesco said: "I’m delighted to have the depth of people expertise within the Group to be able to promote from within for this strategically important role. Sridhar’s proven track record and leadership skills will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen and grow our position in the region. Sridhar and I have worked together for many years now and I’m confident that under his stewardship our business in Asia and in AIME will enjoy continued success."