Steven R. Rothbloom
President and CEO, Computershare US
Steve Rothbloom is President and CEO of Computershare's US business
and is a member of Computershare's global Senior Executive Management
group.
Steve is responsible for growing Computershare's US business lines,
including transfer agency and corporate action services, corporate and
mutual funds proxy services, employee equity plan administration
services and software, communication services and solutions, bankruptcy
and class action settlement administration, and others.
Steve has spearheaded more than 25 acquisitions as part of
Computershare's growth strategy in the US, including EquiServe,
Georgeson Shareholder Services, Transcentive and Alamo Direct Mail
Services, and the employee stock purchase plan division of Merrill
Lynch.
Prior to his appointment as president and CEO of the US, Steve was
president of Computershare Investor Services North America with direct
responsibility for the registry and stock transfer business across
Computershare's US and Canada offices as well as employee plan,
analytics and document services businesses.
Steve was part of the Executive Team that led the Harris Bank
acquisition in 2000. He joined Harris in 1986 and after a series of
senior appointments, became Executive Vice President in 1998.
Steve has more than 30 years of experience in the securities
industry. He is a member of the Corporate Transfer Association, the
Society of Corporate Secretaries and Governance Professionals, and the
Securities Transfer Association, and was a past member of the executive
committee and the board. He holds a BA from Queens College, New York,
and an MBA in Financial Management (with distinction) from Pace
University in New York.
Steve also serves on the advisory board of directors for the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago.
Paul Conn
President, Computershare Global Capital Markets
Paul Conn has more than 30 years experience in financial markets
worldwide and is currently based in Computershare's New York office and a
member of Computershare's US executive team. He is actively involved in
the development of strategic initiatives across the range of
Computershare's business.
Prior to joining Computershare Paul spent over 18 years working for
both the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and the Australian Stock Exchange
(ASX) in a number of senior positions. These ranged from operations
(trading and settlement), business development (new products, services
and systems), legal and regulation, to business policy and strategy.
As the president of the Global Capital Markets Group, Paul is a member of Computershare's
global senior executive team,
and oversees the product strategy development and services such as
global registry, cross-border trading and settlement services within the
Computershare group.
Sharon Sritong
Chief Financial Officer, Computershare US
Sharon Sritong is Chief Financial Officer of Computershare USA, with
responsibility for the Finance, Human Resources and Legal groups across
the region.
Before joining Computershare, Sharon worked for Arthur Andersen and
in a variety of industries with a focus on accounting, strategy, and
tax. Sharon holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) degree. She is a
qualified chartered accountant and is a member of the Institute of
Chartered Accountants in Australia.
Sharon joined Computershare in Australia in 1999 as Corporate
Compliance Manager and was primarily responsible for global tax strategy
and integrating the Goods and Services Tax system into the
Computershare businesses in Australia.
Over the 10 years Sharon has been with Computershare in the US, she
has been part of the executive team overseeing acquisitions and overall
strategy.
Bryan Butvick
Executive Vice President, Computershare US
Bryan Butvick is Executive Vice President of Computershare's M&A
Strategy group and is a member of Computershare's US Executive Team. He
is responsible for growing Computershare's US business lines through
strategic acquisitions and partnerships.
Bryan joined Shareholder Communications in 1994, which was eventually
acquired by Georgeson and then by Computershare. Bryan held a series of
sales and business leadership positions, specializing in shareholder
communication programs. Many of the efforts that Bryan oversaw included
cross-border work, a new area, at the time, in the shareholder programs
space.
Since leading Computershare's M&A Strategy group in 2007, Bryan
has spearheaded several significant acquisitions to support
Computershare's growth strategy in the US. Most recently, Bryan led the
acquisition team for Kurtzman Carson Consultants (KCC), Rosenthal &
Company, and several registry businesses. Bryan also sits on the
executive committees for Computershare's bankruptcy, class action and
corporate proxy businesses.
Bryan has more than 15 years of experience in the securities
industry. He is a member of the Securities Transfer Association, the
National Investor Relations Institute, the Society of Corporate
Secretaries and Governance Professionals, and the Shareholders Services
Association. He earned a bachelor's degree in International Relations
from the University of Delaware.
Bryan is proud to serve on the board of Kids Enjoy Exercise Now
(KEEN), a national, nonprofit volunteer-led organization that provides
one-to-one recreational opportunities for children and young adults with
developmental and physical disabilities at no cost to their families
and caregivers.
David Drake
President, Georgeson Inc.
David Drake is President of Georgeson, a pre-eminent proxy
solicitation firm. David supervises a staff of seasoned professionals,
many with more than 20 years of industry and other professional
experience. He also works directly with clients to help them obtain
favorable shareholder vote results on friendly mergers and acquisitions,
unsolicited takeovers, proxy contests, restructurings, shareholder
proposals, compensation plans and other corporate governance matters.
Prior to joining Georgeson in 1997, David served as Vice President
and Director of U.S. Research and Senior Analyst for Institutional
Shareholder Services (or ISS; now renamed as RiskMetrics). There he led a
team of research analysts producing proxy research reports for
institutional clients, advising them on corporate transactions, proxy
contests and other shareholder issues.
David is a frequent speaker and writer on proxy fights, investor
activism, corporate governance and compensation issues. His recent
articles include "Seeking Shareholder Approval of Option Plans Under the
New NYSE/NASDAQ Listing Standards" and "Are You Ready for the Ratings
Game: The Corporate Governance Ratings Game."
In addition, David is a member of the Society of Corporate
Secretaries & Governance Professionals, the Council of Institutional
Investors, the National Investor Relations Institute and the National
Association of Stock Plan Professionals.
David earned a B.A. in Political Science from George Washington
University and an M.B.A. in Finance from The American University in
Washington, DC.
Nancy Greer
Executive Vice President, North America Human Resources
Nancy Greer is Executive Vice President of Human Resources for
Computershare, North America. She has responsibility for human resources
for Computershare's business lines that are located throughout the
United States and Canada.
Previously, Nancy was Vice President of Human Resources, Merrill
Corporation, Investment Company Services. She joined Merrill Corporation
in 1998 as a Senior Regional Human Resources Manager, and became Vice
President of Human Resources, Investment Company Services in 1999. She
has over 20 years of experience in Human Resources, of which 13 years
were within the hospitality industry with Marriott Hotels and Resorts,
Renaissance International Hotels, Hawaiian Waikiki Beach Hotel and Hyatt
Hotels Corporation.
Nancy serves on the Education Advocacy Committee for the Society of
Human Resource Professionals. Additionally, she is a member of the
Society of Human Resources Management Association, Illinois Employer's
Counsel, and is a certified facilitator for Achieve Global, a leading
provider of performance improvement consulting and training services.
Nancy is very active with the Project Literacy US program.
Her educational credentials include a BA from University of South Florida, Tampa.
Mark Hartzell
Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing
Mark Hartzell is Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for
Computershare and Georgeson in the United States. As a member of the US
executive management team, he is charged with bringing Computershare's
premiere services and the most appropriate solutions to a wide and
diverse group of clients.
Mark came to Computershare in 2010 from JP Morgan, where he was head
of the global sales and client management organization for the clearance
and collateral management division. During his tenure, Mark was
responsible for setting sales and client strategy as well as overseeing
the execution on that strategy. To help JP Morgan meet its goals, Mark
established consistent metrics, pipeline management, talent management,
training and forecasting tools. Prior to JP Morgan, Mark was with both
Citibank and US Bancorp as a senior business and sales leader.
Mark earned a bachelor's degree in government and economics from
Beloit College and has completed Rogen Sales Leadership and Six Sigma
training. Mark sits on the Board of Directors of the New Jersey
Institute of Technology's College of Science and Liberal Arts.
Eric S. Kurtzman
CEO and Co-Founder, KCC
Eric Kurtzman brings a wealth of experience and expertise in
corporate bankruptcy law to his leadership role at KCC based on his
former career as a corporate restructuring attorney.
He co-founded KCC, a leading claims and noticing agent acquired by
Computershare in 2009, to provide a higher standard of
administrative-support services and technology solutions to companies
undergoing corporate restructuring. In doing so, he fulfilled a
previously unmet need within the restructuring industry for
professional-level client service and innovative technology to manage
the administrative challenges of corporate restructuring.
As CEO, Eric oversees internal operations of the company, including
the design and development of the company's proprietary, web-based
technology and the management of the company's offices in Los Angeles,
New York and Memphis, Tenn. He also spearheads the consulting group,
ensuring a high level of client service during each engagement. Through
these endeavors, KCC receives national recognition for its innovative
business model and industry leadership. In recognition of his efforts,
Eric was selected as 2008 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® in
the Services category in the Greater Los Angeles Area.
Before co-founding KCC, Eric was a bankruptcy attorney at Pachulski,
Stang, Ziehl, Young & Jones P.C. in its Los Angeles office,
representing Chapter 11 debtors, such as Breed Technologies, Sabratek
Corporation and Sunbelt Nursery Group, Inc. Previously, he served as an
attorney in the Los Angeles office of bankruptcy boutique Murphy, Weir
& Butler P.C.
Based on his extensive knowledge of bankruptcy law, Eric is a
contributing author of "First-Day Motions Manual: A Practical Guide to
the Critical First Days of A Bankruptcy Case," a reference that provides
background on the various motions filed on the first day of a
bankruptcy case.
Eric earned his Juris Doctor from the UCLA School of Law and his
Master of Business Administration degree from the UCLA Anderson School
of Management. He graduated as departmental valedictorian from the
University of California, Berkeley with Bachelor of Arts degrees in
Economics and Japanese Politics.
Outside of his role at KCC, Eric is an active member of Vistage, a
member organization of Chief Executives that work together to accelerate
business and personal growth.
Jay McHale
President, Equity Services
Jay McHale is President of Equity Services, the largest of
Computershare's businesses in the United States. As a member of the US
leadership management team, he is charged with building upon
Computershare's excellence in the transfer agent and equity compensation
industry. To date, he has introduced a number of innovative service
offerings amid a challenging regulatory and financial environment and
continues to position the business as the premier service provider in
the marketplace.
Throughout his 30 years of experience in the financial services
industry, Jay has presided over numerous complex business integration
projects including significant acquisitions, divestitures and
reorganizations. Prior to joining Computershare in August 2007, Jay was
the Chief Operations Officer for Harris Investment Management, a $17
billion multi-strategy investment management firm, where, in addition to
ongoing operations, he was responsible for portfolio accounting, trade
processing and systems. Jay's roles also included direct management of
the shareholder services and trust divisions at Bank of Montreal/Harris.
Jay earned a BS in Finance from DePaul University and an MBA in
Finance from the University of Chicago. He serves on the board of Action
for Healthy Kids, a national not-for-profit and volunteer network
fighting childhood obesity and undernourishment, as well as on the
advisory board of directors for the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago.
Michael J. Nelson
CEO, Computershare Fund Services
Michael Nelson founded Alamo Direct (Computershare Fund Services'
predecessor) in 1988. In 1996 he created the Proxy SmartCard™ process
and in 1993 he introduced the householding methodology to Mutual Funds
industry for compliance and proxy mailings which is the industry
standard today.
Prior to founding Alamo Direct, Michael worked for seven years at
Smith Barney as a manager of the reorganization, mutual funds and
dividend departments and for over five years as Alliance Capital's Vice
President of the transfer agent and operations areas. He had day-to-day
responsibilities for the call center, data processing, money control,
correspondence, quality control, proxy outsourcing, fulfillment
outsourcing, dividend calculations and corporate actions.
He also directed the internalization of the transfer agent operations
from BFDS into the Alliance family and, in doing, so
implemented/documented over 250 procedures for 125 staff members. He was
the architect of a proprietary reconciliation system for all cash book
activity and balancing. Before leaving Alliance, Michael directed the
newly formed Fund Serv and networking projects. He has more than 35
years of experience in the financial services industry.
Bernie O'Connor
President, Computershare Communication Services, US
As President of Computershare Communication Services, Bernie O'
Connor is responsible for print and mail operations in the United
States.
Bernie began his career at what was then Chase
Manhattan Bank and spent eight years in the security check printing
business. From 1991 to 2004, Bernie was with DST Output, a leading
provider of communication solutions to brokerage, banking, mutual fund,
insurance and health care firms. He was instrumental in driving
the company from its $10 million early stage operation to a $500 million
market leadership position, while advancing to Executive Vice President
of Sales and Marketing.
Bernie holds a BA in Business Administration from St. Bonaventure University.
Joe Spadaford
Executive Vice President, Operations, Computershare Investor Services
Joe has 35 years experience in the financial services industry, primarily running large operating departments and businesses.
He joined Computershare in July 2007 from AXA Equitable where he led
several strategic process improvement initiatives and became the firm's
first Certified Master Black Belt in Six Sigma. Prior to joining AXA,
Joe was President of First Chicago Trust where he led the shareholder
servicing group for many years, building it into a service leader among
large transfer agents. Joe was also instrumental in the integration of
First Chicago with Boston EquiServe to form EquiServe.
Additionally, Joe was Senior Vice President of commercial loan
operations at First Chicago—where he drove transformational changes in
service delivery. He was previously a senior manager at Citibank,
leading Eurocurrency and Citicorp Funding operations.
Joe is a CPA and has broad expertise in risk management and
operational controls. He holds a BS in Accounting from the University of
Dayton and an MBA from Adelphi University in Banking and Financial
Markets. He is also a licensed Securities Principal and Registered
Representative (Series 24 and 7).
