Northern Trust expands APAC Market Advocacy & Innovation Research Function with new hire

Northern Trust has announced it is expanding its Asia-Pacific market advocacy & innovation research function with the appointment of Danielle Henderson as senior vice president, effective October 2017.

In this newly-created role, based in Sydney, Henderson will be responsible for implementing market advocacy and innovation research activities in the region.

Henderson has 20 years' industry experience across the global securities and market infrastructure sectors. She joins Northern Trust from Kairos Enterprises where she was an independent consultant, advocating for market infrastructure development for the Australian securities industry. Previously, she was general manager for ASX's Clearing Services.

Commenting on her appointment at Northern Trust, APAC president, William Mak, said: "As innovation continues apace in the custody and funds administration sector, we are delighted to appoint Danielle to this new role to further boost Northern Trust's advocacy and innovation capabilities in the region."

Justin Chapman, global head of market advocacy & innovation research added: "The APAC region is experiencing a transformational period of change in the light of new technologies, and Danielle's deep market experience will ensure we continue to harness the opportunities to offer our clients the next generation operating model and products."