Schroders Wealth Management has made six appointments to its global leadership team as it seeks to drive growth and deliver on its strategic ambition.

The newly created roles included chief executive officer of Europe and the Middle East, with Alexander Pronk to take up the position.

Pronk, whose previous experience includes roles at Goldman Sachs, UBS, and Credit Suisse, will lead Schroders’ strategic growth agenda across several regions.

Andreas Piepke has joined from HSBC Private Bank to become global chief operating officer, wealth management.

He has experience across Europe and Asia, and will lead Schroders’ wealth operations and transformation agenda.

Mark Pickering has been appointed as global head of banking, lending and trading, offering experience in global markets and private banking after over 20 years at Citi.

His focus will be on elevating Schroders’ treasury, credit, and trading capabilities to better serve ultra high net worth clients globally.

Paul Fletcher has joined as global chief marketing officer from Aviva, bringing experience in marketing, digital, and growth leadership from across the wealth, banking, and insurance sectors.

Kate Rogers has joined the firm as global head of proposition and group collaboration, with a focus on driving greater collaboration within the group and creating more alignment with Schroders’ capabilities in investment, private assets, sustainability, and impact.

Steve Davenport has been appointed to drive the delivery of Schroders’ new wealth platform as wealth platform transformation programme manager, with previous experience in delivering regulated change programmes across Barclays, HSBC, and Deutsche Bank.

Meanwhile, Cazenove Capital deputy CEO, Dominic Emmerson, will now also oversee the Channel Islands alongside the UK.

“These appointments reflect both our ambition and our intent,” commented Schroders CEO of wealth management, Oliver Gregson.

“We are building the wealth management business of the future – one that is modern, global, collaborative and truly client-led.

“To succeed, we need exceptional leadership that combines deep market expertise with the operational rigour and innovation required to scale. These appointments bring just that – the right talent, in the right roles, with a clear mandate for growth.

“As the industry transforms, and client expectations evolve, we are retooling our platform, proposition and people to stay ahead.

“Guided by our unifying values of excellence, innovation, teamwork, passion, and integrity, we are focused on more than wealth management – we are committed to forging lasting partnerships that empower clients and give them the freedom to focus on what matters most to them.”

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