SEI Appoints Robert Hum to Lead Investment Product Development and Activation

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[{"type":"text","content":"New Team Reinforces Strategic Focus on Investing in Talent and Enhancing Solutions to Drive Growth \nOAKS, Pa., Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SEI® (NASDAQ: SEIC) today announced that Robert Hum, CAIA, has joined as Head of Investment Product Development and Activation, reporting to Michael Lane, Head of SEI's Asset Management business. In this new role, Hum will lead the development and execution strategy for investment products and models, with a focus on enhancing portfolio outcomes across existing client segments and new markets.\n\nBringing 15 years of industry experience, Hum most recently served as Managing Director and U.S. Head of Factor, Outcome and Alternative ETFs at BlackRock, leading overall product strategy across distribution, marketing, product innovation, thought leadership, technology, and analytics. Prior to joining BlackRock, he was a senior research analyst and Portfolio Manager at Ladenburg Thalmann, managing more than $2 billion in global, multi-asset mutual fund and model portfolios. He began his career as an associate at VanEck Global where he supported the distribution of mutual funds and ETFs to financial advisors.\nTo support this new team, Heather Corkery, CFA, has transitioned from her role as Managing Director of Client Service in SEI's Institutional business to Director of Investment Product Development and Activation, reporting to Hum. She is focused on developing a comprehensive product activation strategy, including go-to-market planning and user experience optimization. With more than 20 years of experience at SEI, Corkery brings a depth of investment expertise, market knowledge, and leadership experience that will help drive SEI's strategic growth. \nCommenting on Hum's appointment, Lane said:\n\"For more than three decades, SEI has been at the forefront of delivering investment solutions that provide diversification and flexibility to help investors achieve their financial goals. As we transform our organization to better serve the institutional and investment advisor communities, we are building a dedicated team focused on identifying and anticipating trends, client needs, and market gaps that help us pursue growth in new markets.\"\n\"Bob's diverse experience across segments and expertise in ETF construction and implementation will help us enhance our investment products and model allocati...

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