Based in Tokyo, Runacres will spearhead Broadridge’s APAC regional operations. He will also assume the role of Senior Country Officer, Japan, overseeing all activities in a market that is a key part of Broadridge investment and growth strategy.

Runacres joins Broadridge from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), where he spent 12 years as head of Japan.

“David brings over three decades of experience in the APAC region and a proven track record of delivering exceptional results for clients and leading teams,” said Mike Sleightholme, President of Broadridge International. “His deep understanding of the market, coupled with his ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and experience in leading cross-business initiatives, makes him uniquely positioned to lead Broadridge’s growth initiatives in the region to help our clients operate, innovate, and grow.”

“I am thrilled to join Broadridge at such an exciting time and look forward to driving the company’s growth strategy across the APAC region,” said David Runacres. “By leveraging Broadridge’s innovative solutions, deep industry expertise and local presence, I aim to strengthen our market position and deliver unparalleled value to our clients. Together, we will build on Broadridge’s strong foundation in APAC as a trusted tech partner to drive the next phase of success helping our clients innovate by modernizing, simplifying, and optimizing their business.”

At LSEG, Runacres successfully led various high-impact projects, including the integration of Refinitiv in Japan and the expansion of LSEG’s footprint across the region. Prior to his time at LSEG, he held key sales roles at renowned organizations such SunGard Systems and Thomson Financial, where he honed his expertise in market development, client management, and operational excellence. He has been based in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Tokyo over that period.

Runacres holds a Bachelor of Applied Sciences (Computing) from Monash University in Australia.