GBST, a leading global provider of wealth management and advice solutions technology, has appointed Steve Knight as Head of Relationship Management to support its growing customer base.
Reporting directly to Head of EMEA, David Simpson and part of the UK leadership team, Steve will lead the company’s customer engagement strategy. He will be responsible for building and maintaining long-term partnerships with key accounts, working closely with the product teams to ensure GBST’s solutions and services continue to evolve in line with client priorities and changing market needs.
Steve brings 25 years’ experience in financial services technology, having worked for SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions (previously DST and International Financial Data Services) since 1999, where he held a number of senior positions. Most recently, he was Director, Head of EMEA Client Account & Service Management, leading a high-performing team of around 35 client service, account management and audit specialists. In the role, Steve was responsible for driving commercial success, ensuring contractual compliance and delivering service excellence across a diverse portfolio of financial services clients.
David Simpson, Head of EMEA, said, “We are pleased to welcome Steve to the UK leadership team. His deep knowledge of financial services technology and proven track record in managing key client relationships make him ideally placed to advance our customer engagement strategy and deliver lasting value for our clients.”
Commenting on his appointment, Steve added, “GBST has an established reputation for technology innovation and trusted long-term partnerships, and I’m excited to support the company’s continued growth. Throughout my career, I’ve focused on building strong relationships, driving value, and helping clients achieve their goals. I look forward to working closely with our customers to understand their needs and support their ambitions to ensure GBST remains the partner of choice in a fast-changing market.”