SEI Investments Names New Head of Investment Product Development

SEI Investments has appointed Robert Hum as Head of Investment Product Development and Activation, reporting to Michael Lane. Hum brings 15 years of industry experience, most recently as Managing Director at BlackRock. Heather Corkery has transitioned from her role as Managing Director of Client Service in SEI's Institutional business to Director of Investment Product Development and Activation. Both appointments aim to enhance portfolio outcomes across existing client segments and new markets.

SEI Investments (NASDAQ: SEIC) has appointed Robert Hum as Head of Investment Product Development and Activation, reporting to Michael Lane. Hum brings 15 years of industry experience, most recently serving as Managing Director at BlackRock. Heather Corkery has transitioned from her role as Managing Director of Client Service in SEI's Institutional business to Director of Investment Product Development and Activation. Both appointments aim to enhance portfolio outcomes across existing client segments and new markets.

Hum, who holds a bachelor's degree in economics and business and a Certificate in Financial Policy and Analysis from Lafayette College, will lead the development and execution strategy for investment products and models. His diverse experience includes serving as Managing Director and U.S. Head of Factor, Outcome and Alternative ETFs at BlackRock, leading overall product strategy across distribution, marketing, product innovation, thought leadership, technology, and analytics. Prior to BlackRock, he held positions at Ladenburg Thalmann and VanEck Global.

Corkery, with over 20 years of experience at SEI, brings a depth of investment expertise and market knowledge. She will focus on developing a comprehensive product activation strategy, including go-to-market planning and user experience optimization. Her transition to this role reflects SEI's commitment to investing in talent and enhancing solutions to drive growth.

Michael Lane, Head of SEI's Asset Management business, commented on Hum's appointment, "For more than three decades, SEI has been at the forefront of delivering investment solutions that provide diversification and flexibility to help investors achieve their financial goals. As we transform our organization to better serve the institutional and investment advisor communities, we are building a dedicated team focused on identifying and anticipating trends, client needs, and market gaps that help us pursue growth in new markets."

Hum added, "SEI's breadth of capabilities across asset management, technology, and operations is unmatched, and their client-centric approach to partnering across the industry creates opportunities to fiercely compete in a rapidly evolving landscape. I look forward to working with Michael, Heather, and the SEI team in continuing to position the company as the provider of choice and help drive growth."

SEI, a leading global provider of financial technology, operations, and asset management services, manages, advises, or administers approximately $1.7 trillion in assets as of June 30, 2025.

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