IQ-EQ, a global investment services firm, has appointed Sridhar Nagarajan as the regional Chief Executive Officer for Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, with immediate effect.

In his new role, Sridhar brings over three decades of leadership experience. He will also lead Singapore operations as the Managing Director, in addition to his AMEA role. He joined the investor service provider in 2019 as the Regional MD for the Africa, India, and Middle-East (AIME) region.

Prior to joining IQ-EQ, Sridhar worked with MauBank in Mauritius as the CEO, and with Standard Chartered in Mauritius in various leadership roles, including CEO and Director of Strategic Initiatives for South Asia. His core competencies include fostering high-performing and diverse teams, championing diversity and inclusion, and spearheading a people-centric approach, strategic thinking, and professional expertise. On the academic front, he holds an MBA degree in Finance and Marketing, and a BTech degree in Electronics and Communication.

Welcoming Sridhar to his new role, Mark Pesco, Group CEO at IQ-EQ, said, “I’m delighted to have the depth of people's 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.”

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Sridhar added, “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.”