Northern Trust’s hedge fund administration business, Northern Trust NTRS, has appointed David Burnett (pictured) as head of Northern Trust Hedge Fund Services in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
Based in London, Burnett will lead Northern Trust Hedge Fund Services in EMEA, reporting to Peter Sanchez, global head of Northern Trust Hedge Fund Services.
“Managing hedge funds amidst the challenges of today’s market environment requires the right combination of expertise, automation and controls,” says Peter Sanchez, global head of Northern Trust Hedge Fund Services. “David has been instrumental in integrating Hedge Fund Services in EMEA and his invaluable experience will ensure we are best placed to continue providing outstanding client service using innovative technology.”
“Data management is critical to the success of our client’s ability to meet regulatory, investor, and operational requirements,” says Burnett. “Our technology delivers real-time, transparent and consolidated data which supports meeting the diverse range of stakeholder data requirements.”
Burnett joined Northern Trust in 2011 as head of Relationship Management, EMEA, following Northern Trust’s acquisition of Omnium LLC from Citadel. He has more than 15 years of financial services experience, including roles at Omnium LLC and Citadel Investment Group.
