State Street Recruits BlackRock Executive to Expand Digital ETF Distribution

State Street Investment Management has hired former BlackRock EMEA digital distribution co-head Henry McLeod to lead its international direct retail and digital wealth business. Based in London, McLeod will focus on expanding partnerships with digital investment platforms and advancing the firm's retail wealth strategy as it broadens beyond its institutional roots. The appointment supports State Street's ongoing push into digital distribution and ETF-as-a-service offerings, reflecting the industry's growing focus on younger, technology-driven investors.