SEI Strengthens Investment Product Development with New Leadership

SEI has appointed Robert Hum as Head of Investment Product Development and Activation, reporting to Michael Lane, Head of SEI's Asset Management business. Hum brings 15 years of experience from BlackRock and VanEck Global, and will lead efforts to enhance SEI's investment products and model allocations. Heather Corkery, a 20-year SEI veteran, has been promoted to Director of Investment Product Development and Activation.

SEI Investments (SEIC) has appointed Robert Hum as Head of Investment Product Development and Activation, reporting to Michael Lane, Head of SEI's Asset Management business. Hum brings 15 years of experience from BlackRock and VanEck Global, and will lead efforts to enhance SEI's investment products and model allocations. Heather Corkery, a 20-year SEI veteran, has been promoted to Director of Investment Product Development and Activation [1][2].

Hum, who holds a CAIA certification, most recently served as Managing Director and U.S. Head of Factor, Outcome, and Alternative ETFs at BlackRock. Prior to BlackRock, he was a senior research analyst and portfolio manager at Ladenburg Thalmann, managing over $2 billion in global, multi-asset mutual fund and model portfolios. He began his career at VanEck Global, supporting the distribution of mutual funds and ETFs to financial advisors.

Corkery, who holds a CFA certification, will focus on developing a comprehensive product activation strategy, including go-to-market planning and user experience optimization. With over 20 years of experience at SEI, Corkery brings a depth of investment expertise, market knowledge, and leadership experience that will help drive SEI's strategic growth.

Commenting on Hum's appointment, Lane said, "SEI has been at the forefront of delivering investment solutions that provide diversification and flexibility to help investors achieve their financial goals. This new team is dedicated to identifying and anticipating trends, client needs, and market gaps to pursue growth in new markets. Bob's diverse experience and expertise in ETF construction and implementation will enhance our investment products and model allocations, while Heather's leadership and experience will drive our strategic growth."

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

As of June 30, 2025, SEI manages, advises, or administers approximately $1.7 trillion in assets. For more information, visit seic.com [3].

References:
[1] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sei-appoints-robert-hum-to-lead-investment-product-development-and-activation-302526638.html
[2] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/sei-appoints-robert-hum-to-lead-investment-product-development-and-activation-ce7c51dad88eff22
[3] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-sei-investments-company-nasdaqseic-shares-sold-by-bank-of-nova-scotia-2025-08-09/