SEI appoints Sharma as CEO of international operations

OAKS, Pa. - SEI (NASDAQ:SEIC), a $10.8 billion financial services firm whose stock has gained over 33% in the past year, announced Tuesday the appointment of Sanjay Sharma as CEO of SEI International, expanding his current role as head of the company’s global Private Banking business. According to InvestingPro analysis, SEI maintains a strong financial health rating with robust profitability metrics.

In his expanded position, Sharma will be responsible for developing and executing growth strategies across all non-North American markets. He will work with leadership teams to implement an integrated business approach focused on optimizing growth opportunities and maximizing returns on invested capital, which currently stands at an impressive 20%. The company’s strong financial position is reflected in its excellent current ratio of 6.18, indicating robust liquidity management.

Sharma brings more than 25 years of financial services experience spanning four continents and 11 countries to the role. He previously served as SEI’s Chief Technology Officer, overseeing the company’s platforms and applications IT strategy.

SEI CEO Ryan Hicke said having an Executive Committee member leading international business strategy "clearly demonstrates our conviction in global expansion opportunities, ensures strategic alignment across teams, and accelerates our growth."

The company emphasized that client service models and teams will remain unchanged, with clients continuing to receive support from their existing relationships.

SEI manages, advises, or administers approximately $1.7 trillion in assets as of June 30, 2025, according to the company’s press release statement.

The appointment represents part of SEI’s strategic focus on expanding its addressable market outside North America while maintaining what it describes as a client-centric approach across international operations.

In other recent news, SEI Investments Company reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, delivering a notable earnings per share (EPS) of $1.78, which surpassed the forecasted $1.19, resulting in a 49.58% surprise. Despite this, the company’s revenue slightly missed expectations, coming in at $559.6 million compared to the projected $562.02 million. In addition to financial updates, SEI has made strategic appointments to its leadership team. Robert Hum has been appointed as Head of Investment Product Development and Activation, a role aimed at enhancing SEI’s investment products. Hum brings 15 years of industry experience and previously held a leadership position at BlackRock. Furthermore, SEI announced Amy Sliwinski as Executive Vice President and Chief People and Culture Officer, a newly created position to focus on global talent strategies. Sliwinski, formerly the Chief Human Resource Officer at SKF, will oversee talent management and company culture. These developments reflect SEI’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its leadership and operational strategies.

This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.