S64, the alternatives fintech and solutions partner to the wealth management industry, has named Andy Gent as global chief operating officer (COO). The company said his appointment bolsters S64’s executive team as the firm prepares for its next phase of growth.
In his new role, Gent will be responsible for leading S64’s corporate functions across its global operations in EMEA, APAC and LATAM, and in driving execution of the firm’s key strategic priorities across client services, technology innovation and product manufacturing solutions.
Bringing with him over 25 years of financial services experience, Gent spent the last 15 years at Goldman Sachs, holding COO roles across their Asset & Wealth Management and Global Banking & Markets businesses, and latterly was instrumental in the architecting of their private markets retail platform. Prior to that, he spent nine years at American Express in roles across strategic planning, business transformation and global operations.
Commenting on Gent’s appointment, Tarun Nagpal, CEO of S64, said: “His extensive industry experience gained at top-tier institutions will be vital to helping drive execution across all aspects of our global business as well as leading our corporate operations, finance, HR and risk functions.”
Founded in 2019 and headquartered in London, UK, S64 works with GPs, asset managers, and private banks in EMEA and APAC who rely on its technology and product manufacturing capabilities to unlock access to private markets. S64’s technology platform offers the full lifecycle management of alternative assets — from structuring and onboarding to financing, as well as secondary market capabilities.
