MUFG Investor Services, the global asset servicing arm of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, has appointed Kate Stallard as Executive Director, Business Development – EMEA.

Stallard will be responsible for driving forward MUFG Investor Services’ asset servicing solutions by developing strategic relationships with private equity, real estate and infrastructure firms. 

She will support new and existing clients with a series of solutions including fund administration, asset financing, custody, depositary, trustee, FX, banking and jurisdictional regulatory services.

Commenting on her appointment, Stallard said: “I have moved to MUFG Investor Services’ because of their unique culture, can-do approach and desire to continually exceed the expectations of their clients.” 

“MUFG’s commitment goes beyond fund administration, but wider services and solutions, which add value throughout each stage of the investment lifecycle. I am excited to work with the team and further extend our best-in-class asset servicing solutions to both general and limited partners,” she said.

Formerly the founder of financial services consultancy IRIS Partners, Stallard brings 20 years of senior investment services experience to her new role. 

Prior to founding IRIS Partners, she was Head of Private Equity, Real Estate and Infrastructure Sales at Northern Trust. 

She has also held senior business development and operational roles at HSBC, IPES and Cinven. 

Stallard will report to Marc Russell-Jones, Managing Director, Regional Head of Business Development.

Russell-Jones said: “The private equity, real estate and infrastructure sectors are a strategic growth priority for MUFG Investor Services and we are investing heavily in highly experienced teams and technology, while continuing to enhance our offering.” 

“Kate’s network and understanding of the asset classes are highly valuable and will enable us to support our clients’ growth ambitions,” he added.