APAC

Regional Head – ASEAN

Tel: +65 6962 6403

Valerie joins Apex from SANNE GROUP to continue leading the firm’s growth and performance across the APAC region. Valerie is a qualified Lawyer with a broad range of skills and experience, she is well positioned to lead Apex across APAC and continue to deliver its single-source solution.

Head of Business Development, APAC

Tel: +852 3749 6578

Liam is responsible for all sales & business development activity across Asia Pacific. He re-joined Apex Group in 2020 having previously held sales and leadership positions with FIS & SS&C. After nearly a decade with the world’s leading financial services organisations, he brings an extensive knowledge of the funds and corporate services market.

Regional Head, North Asia

Tel: +86 21 6097 6701

Jing Jing Qian as Managing Director in Apex Group, is leading the North Asia region business including mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan and Korean, responsible for driving the strategy to expand Apex’s presence in the region. Jing Jing has over 18 years financial industry experience focusing on private alternative funds both onshore China and offshore structures, with 12 years working in Apex Group she had gained an extensive background in developing business strategies, optimising team structures and vast knowledge in risk, compliance and operations. JingJing is a qualified member of Chartered Accountants Ireland and holds a master degree in accounting and finance.

Head of Corporate Solutions, APAC

Tel: +852 3749 6528

Claudia heads the Asia-Pacific Corporate Solutions practice at APEX Group. With over 13 years’ experience, she advises on market entry, foreign investment, corporate governance and business process outsourcing for clients ranging from global banks to boutique investment firms and family offices.

Head of Private Equity, Asia Pacific

Tel: +65 6831 5865

Rajeesh is the PE Specialist for Asia Pacific and heads up the delivery of PE fund administration for the region from the Singapore office. He is responsible for ensuring the team meet all client deliverables and assists each office in the region on fee negotiation, system demonstration and technical queries.

Head of Australia

Tel: +61 3 9020 3000

Rajiv joined Apex in 2008 and is responsible for overall company management, business development and relationship management for our existing client base in Melbourne. Prior to joining Apex, Rajiv started his career in a leading public accounting firm in Sydney and worked in the public accounting industry.

Head of Operations, Melbourne

Tel: +61 3 9020 3000

Joe Hanlon joined Apex in 2018 overseeing the operations team in Melbourne delivering fund accounting & middle office solutions for Hedge, PE/RE and alternative strategies for Australian and offshore funds. Prior to Apex, Joe held several managerial positions in the financial services industry with BNP Paribas Hong Kong & IFS Statestreet Ireland.

Head of Business Development, Australia

Tel: +61 421 858 439

David Joined Apex in 2011 as Head of Operations where he was responsible for service delivery for a range of open-ended and closed ended funds in Australia. Prior to Apex David served in various Chartered firms in Australia and while living in Scotland held leading roles at Deutsche Bank, Mellon Bank.

Head of Business Development – Australia and New Zealand

Email: nicholas.bradford@apexgroup.com

Nick joined Mainstream Fund Services in 2012 to oversee Mainstream’s managed account offering. He is now responsible for developing partnerships with both new and existing business as Head of Client Services. Prior to working at Mainstream Nick worked as an academic at Macquarie University’s Faculty of Business and Economics. Nick holds a Bachelor of Economics from Macquarie University and a Masters of Economics from the University of Sydney.”

Head of Australia

Tel: +61 3 9020 3000

Rajiv joined Apex in 2008 and is responsible for overall company management, business development and relationship management for our existing client base in Melbourne. Prior to joining Apex, Rajiv started his career in a leading public accounting firm in Sydney and worked in the public accounting industry.

Head of Business Development, Australia

Tel: +61 421 858 439

David Joined Apex in 2011 as Head of Operations where he was responsible for service delivery for a range of open-ended and closed ended funds in Australia. Prior to Apex David served in various Chartered firms in Australia and while living in Scotland held leading roles at Deutsche Bank, Mellon Bank.

Head of Business Development – Australia and New Zealand

Email: nicholas.bradford@apexgroup.com

Nick joined Mainstream Fund Services in 2012 to oversee Mainstream’s managed account offering. He is now responsible for developing partnerships with both new and existing business as Head of Client Services. Prior to working at Mainstream Nick worked as an academic at Macquarie University’s Faculty of Business and Economics. Nick holds a Bachelor of Economics from Macquarie University and a Masters of Economics from the University of Sydney.”

Managing Director, China

Tel: +86 139 1762 2553

Debbie Joined Apex in 2020 and prior to joining us, she was most recently the market lead of Funds Services at TMF China. In this role, she led the services delivery team to serve international corporation with a focus on Hedged Funds, Private Equity and Real Estate, Venture Capital clients. Prior to that, Debbie spent over a decade in various China-stationed consultancy roles. An accountant by training, Debbie started her career at KPMG Hong Kong.

Business Development , China

Guanhua has over 23 years’ experience within the Financial Services Industry. He joined Apex in 2019 as Head of Sales, China. Prior to this, Guanhau has held senior roles at various financial services companies including RBS China, Societe Generale China and Citibank.

Regional Head, North Asia

Tel: +86 21 6097 6701

Jing Jing Qian as Managing Director in Apex Group, is leading the North Asia region business including mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan and Korean, responsible for driving the strategy to expand Apex’s presence in the region. Jing Jing has over 18 years financial industry experience focusing on private alternative funds both onshore China and offshore structures, with 12 years working in Apex Group she had gained an extensive background in developing business strategies, optimising team structures and vast knowledge in risk, compliance and operations. JingJing is a qualified member of Chartered Accountants Ireland and holds a master degree in accounting and finance.

Country Head, China

Tel: +86 21 6097 6744

Jessie joined Apex in 2020. As Head of Apex China, Jessie's focus is to strengthen and enhance the existing offering, while working closely with business leaders in Apex's other Asia-Pacific based offices to promote the brand across the region. In addition to heading China office, she will also be responsible for continuing to grow and develop Apex's international offering. Jessie has been working in the financial services industry since 2006 and has an extensive background in developing business strategies, optimising team structures and has vast knowledge in risk, compliance and operations. Jessie joined Apex from Fusi Capital where she held the role of Chief Operating Officer, leading all operational aspects for the middle and back office. Prior to this, Jessie gained in depth knowledge of both onshore and offshore service offering from Citco Group (China).

Managing Director - Hong Kong

Tel: +852 61228519

Wilber joined Apex in 2010. He has extensive experience in the fund administration industry and has had exposure to all types of offshore fund structures. As Head of the Hong Kong office, he has overall responsibility for Apex’s Hong Kong operations and service delivery, providing direction, support and guidance across sales and operations. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and also holds a Juris Doctor degree from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He also holds HKICPA fellowship and, FRM.

Managing Director, China

Tel: +86 139 1762 2553

Debbie Joined Apex in 2020 and prior to joining us, she was most recently the market lead of Funds Services at TMF China. In this role, she led the services delivery team to serve international corporation with a focus on Hedged Funds, Private Equity and Real Estate, Venture Capital clients. Prior to that, Debbie spent over a decade in various China-stationed consultancy roles. An accountant by training, Debbie started her career at KPMG Hong Kong.

Country Head, China

Tel: +86 21 6097 6744

Jessie joined Apex in 2020. As Head of Apex China, Jessie's focus is to strengthen and enhance the existing offering, while working closely with business leaders in Apex's other Asia-Pacific based offices to promote the brand across the region. In addition to heading China office, she will also be responsible for continuing to grow and develop Apex's international offering. Jessie has been working in the financial services industry since 2006 and has an extensive background in developing business strategies, optimising team structures and has vast knowledge in risk, compliance and operations. Jessie joined Apex from Fusi Capital where she held the role of Chief Operating Officer, leading all operational aspects for the middle and back office. Prior to this, Jessie gained in depth knowledge of both onshore and offshore service offering from Citco Group (China).

Country Head - India

Akshay Thakurdesai has significant years of leadership experience in IT, Operations, Product and Business Development across Securities Services and Global markets business lines. Akshay previously led the securities services business for BNP Paribas in India prior to being the COO for the banks global markets business. He started his career in KPIT Cummins, Pune working on Deutsch Bank and BNP Paribas's projects shifting later to Chennai in pilot team setting up and grow BNP Paribas's offshore center servicing Asset Fund Services and Custody franchise. He has extensive work exposure in Pune, Chennai, Mumbai, Hongkong and Paris, and well versed with English, French apart from Indian languages.

Country Head - India

Akshay Thakurdesai has significant years of leadership experience in IT, Operations, Product and Business Development across Securities Services and Global markets business lines. Akshay previously led the securities services business for BNP Paribas in India prior to being the COO for the banks global markets business. He started his career in KPIT Cummins, Pune working on Deutsch Bank and BNP Paribas's projects shifting later to Chennai in pilot team setting up and grow BNP Paribas's offshore center servicing Asset Fund Services and Custody franchise. He has extensive work exposure in Pune, Chennai, Mumbai, Hongkong and Paris, and well versed with English, French apart from Indian languages.

Country Head - India

Akshay Thakurdesai has significant years of leadership experience in IT, Operations, Product and Business Development across Securities Services and Global markets business lines. Akshay previously led the securities services business for BNP Paribas in India prior to being the COO for the banks global markets business. He started his career in KPIT Cummins, Pune working on Deutsch Bank and BNP Paribas's projects shifting later to Chennai in pilot team setting up and grow BNP Paribas's offshore center servicing Asset Fund Services and Custody franchise. He has extensive work exposure in Pune, Chennai, Mumbai, Hongkong and Paris, and well versed with English, French apart from Indian languages.

Head of Sales, Japan

CEO, New Zeland

Renée brings comprehensive experience as an executive in operations, client success management and performance optimisation from financial technology and services markets in London and New York. At Dealogic, a global financial technology firm, she focused on building ‘client first’ cultures, translating strategy into action. Renée joined MMC (now part of Apex Group) in May 2021 from Meredith Connell. In October 2022, Renée transitioned into the role as CEO of Apex Group New Zealand.

Chief Client Officer

Nicola has more than 25 years’ experience in the UK, US and New Zealand financial services industries. With a solid investment background alongside a strong service emphasis, Nicola returned home to New Zealand to take responsibility for MMC’s client relationships in early 2014. Nicola leads MMC’s Client Success Team, championing the way in which MMC partners with clients.

Country Head - Singapore

Tel: +65 6805 9360

John has over 14 years of experience in the Fund Services industry. Prior to joining Apex, John was Managing Director for Mainstream Group, Singapore where he joined as a graduate and held a variety of fund services roles including portfolio valuation, and performance analytics. John holds an Engineering degree and a Master of Business Administration majoring in finance.