SEI Announces Appointment of Ryan Hicke as Next CEO

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[{"type":"text","content":"Chairman and Founder Alfred P. West, Jr. to Become Executive Chairman \nOAKS, Pa., April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SEI® (NASDAQ: SEIC) today announced that Ryan Hicke, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, will become the company's next chief executive officer and a member of its board of directors, effective June 1, 2022. Hicke will succeed Founder Alfred P. West, Jr., who is transitioning to the role of Executive Chairman after successfully leading and growing SEI for more than 50 years. The executive management team, currently reporting to West, will report to Hicke effective June 1.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThroughout his 24-year career at SEI, Hicke has held a number of senior leadership positions across the company's global businesses, playing an important role in creating and executing SEI's business strategy. His diverse experience informs his commitment to the company's strengths across its three pillars of expertise: investments, operations, and technology.\nHicke previously served as a senior vice president, leading SEI's U.K. Asset Management and Private Banking businesses and significantly contributing to the expansion of SEI's global footprint. As chief information officer, he is responsible for SEI's information technology strategy and execution, the company's U.S. investment operations, and leading SEI Sphere, a new business initiative in cyber and data protection services.\nAs executive chairman, West will work closely with Hicke and SEI's executive management team to ensure a smooth and successful transition. West will remain focused on further advancing SEI's position as a global provider of technology and investment solutions that connect the financial services industry.\nWest, SEI Chairman and Founder, said: \n\"It has been an honor to lead SEI since founding the company in 1968, and I am incredibly proud of all that we have accomplished over the last 50-plus years. Innovation is the key to success, and we must continually move our business forward in order to meet our global clients' evolving needs. I'm confident that Ryan's experience at SEI, his focus on growth and innovation, leadership skills, and deep understanding of our culture, clients, and teammates make him the right choice to serve as SEI's next CEO. SEI has an incredibly strong foundation for continued growth and the best talent...

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