Broadridge onboards Kotov 02 December 2025UK Reporter: Hansa Tote
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Broadridge has appointed Rostislav Kotov as head of strategy and business development for the firm鈥檚 Bank Broker-Dealer (BBD) business, focusing on governance.
Based in London, Kotov will be responsible for shaping and executing BBD鈥檚 long-term strategic plans for growth and transformation, guiding product and investment prioritisation, and identifying opportunities for mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
Kotov will report directly to Swatika Rajaram, president of BBD at Broadridge, and will drive key initiatives in collaboration with the broader enterprise.
Commenting on the hire, Rajaram states: 鈥淩os brings a wealth of experience to his new appointment at Broadridge, with an impressive track-record as a key consulting partner and thought leader in core areas spanning securities services, asset management, brokerage, and market-infrastructure transformation.
鈥淲ith his expertise across market segments and a strong track record of effecting business change, I鈥檓 confident that Ros鈥� mix of strategic thinking, hands-on delivery, and deep sector specific knowledge will help to extend our footprint in key markets and further strengthen our client relationships.鈥�
He joins Broadridge from McKinsey and Company, where he led strategy, M&A, and large-scale transformation programmes for financial institutions across the UK, Europe, and globally.
Kotov says: 鈥淥ver the course of my career, I鈥檝e had the privilege of working across some incredible strategic projects and large-scale transformations for major financial institutions across the markets globally, and I鈥檓 excited to bring these skills and expertise to the team at Broadridge.鈥�
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