UK-based specialist fund services provider Waystone has appointed Alan Burke as chief people officer.
Burke will lead the HR team and be responsible for shaping and implementing the firm’s global people and culture strategy to support business objectives.
The firm’s business has also increased to over 1,700 staff across more than 20 offices globally. The firm shared that it expects Burke’s track record in HR strategy, culture and organisational transformation, leadership development and talent acquisition to support its next phase of growth.
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Alan recently consulted at Vistra on HR transformation. Previously, he held senior roles at Citco, including global head of talent acquisition and global head of HR business partners/operations.
Burke said: “Waystone’s people are instrumental to the company’s and our clients’ success. The company’s commitment and focus on making Waystone an even greater place to work, where our global team can continue to excel, progress their careers and deliver service excellence to our clients, is exciting.”
Sanjiv Sawhney, group CEO at Waystone, said: “Alan’s international experience, people-first approach, and strong track record in leading HR functions and transformational change to achieve positive results will be valuable to our growing global business.”
