– UK, London – Polar Capital Holdings PLC (LON: POLR) today announced the appointment of Laura Ahto to its Board as a Non-Executive Director, effective on 17 November 2021, while Group Finance Director, Samir Ayub will join the Board as an Executive Director the same date.
“We are delighted that both Laura and Samir are joining the Board. Laura brings extensive senior executive experience of financial services in both Europe and the US and we look forward to benefitting from her wide knowledge and experience. Samir’s appointment recognises the importance of his contribution to the ongoing success of the Polar Group,” said Board Chairman, David Lamb.
About Samir Ayub
Samir Ayub has over 20 years of experience in the financial services sector across several jurisdictions around the world. He has been with Polar Capital since 2010 in the roles of Financial Controller, and since 2019, as Group Finance Director.
He is a Chartered Accountant having qualified with Ernst & Young LLP.
About Laura Ahto
Laura Ahto retired in 2021 as COO, Global Asset Servicing and Digital (New York) for BNY Mellon Corp. having been with BNY Mellon in various posts in Europe since 2012 including CEO and Executive Director of the Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV in Belgium. Before this, between 2002 and 2012, Laura was deputy COO Baring Asset Management and SVP, Head of Operations, Administration, and European Funds for PIMCO Europe Ltd. in London.
Laura also served on the Board of the American Chamber of Commerce in Belgium until 2018 and was a founder member of Woman in Finance (Belgium). She also served as a member of the BNY Mellon CEO’s Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council.
Laura is a non-executive director of Global Give Back Circle, a charity focused on providing at-risk girls in Africa with the skills and confidence to succeed in the workforce.
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