Adam Watson has joined the the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) as head of asset services.
In this role, Watson will lead the strategic direction, performance, and modernisation of the business, overseeing operational delivery, product innovation, regulatory engagement, and client experience. He will report to Brian Steele, president, Clearing & Securities Services at DTCC.
Watson joins DTCC from BNY, where he served in leadership roles including most recently as managing director of Client Insight & Innovation within Asset Servicing. Previously at BNY, Watson led the global custody client franchise.
Prior to BNY, Watson spent more than a decade at J.P. Morgan, where he held leadership positions across global custody product management, finance, and operations.
