State Street Global Advisors names head of EMEA

Ann Prendergast promoted

State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) has promoted Ann Prendergast to head of EMEA, following Rory Tobin’s retirement.

Tobin spent nine years at the firm and announced his retirement in June after a 35-year career in financial services. Prendergast joined State Street in 2000 as a relationship manager and has held various roles with increasing responsibilities over the years. BlackRock EMEA chief to take role in BoE deputy governor selection Most recently, she was head of State Street Global Advisors Europe, where she was responsible for the firm's EU-based portfolio management, distribution, product development, fund management and operations. As head of EMEA, Prendergast will report directly t...