Apex Group Ltd, the Bermudian-headquartered global financial service provider, has appointed Nicholas Morse as chief business development officer, Americas.

With a wealth of experience and a proven track record, the company said, Mr Morse will be instrumental in driving the expansion of its business development efforts across the Americas.

Mr Morse has more than 25 years of experience as a financial services executive, with managing director titles at SS&C Technologies, Addepar and BlackRock.

Apex said he was a member of the team that launched BlackRock’s Aladdin business and held several leadership roles during his tenure there.

In his new position, the company said, Mr Morse will lead the expansion of the Apex Group in the Americas through new partnerships, brand development and product strategy.

Mr Morse said: “I’m excited to be joining the leading asset servicing provider after a long career at BlackRock and other high performing institutions.

“Apex Group has a unique ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services, keeping its clients at the heart of it all.”

Apex Group founder and CEO Peter Hughes said: “Nicholas is a visionary leader and well-respected in the industry.

“We have a shared vision of maintaining a customer-focused, values-driven culture and we’re proud to welcome him to the team.”