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SEI Appoints Robert Hum to Lead Investment Product Development

SEI® (NASDAQ: SEIC) has announced a significant leadership change as it continues to enhance its investment services. Robert Hum, who brings a wealth of experience in the financial sector, has been appointed as the Head of Investment Product Development and Activation. Hum will report to Michael Lane, who heads SEI's Asset Management division. This strategic appointment aims to strengthen SEI's position in the competitive landscape of investment products and will focus on improving portfolio outcomes both for existing clients and in new market segments.

Hum's impressive career spans over 15 years in the investment industry. Before joining SEI, he served as Managing Director and U.S. Head of Factor, Outcome and Alternative ETFs at BlackRock. His experience encompasses a broad range of responsibilities including product strategy, marketing, and the innovative development of financial products. Prior to his tenure at BlackRock, Hum accumulated extensive experience at Ladenburg Thalmann, where he managed more than $2 billion in assets, and at VanEck Global, where he supported distribution strategies for mutual funds and ETFs aimed at financial advisors.

In conjunction with Hum's appointment, SEI has also named Heather Corkery, a well-respected figure in the firm, to the role of Director of Investment Product Development and Activation. Corkery has transitioned from her previous position as Managing Director of Client Service in SEI's Institutional business and will report directly to Hum. She brings over 20 years of experience at SEI, allowing her to contribute significant insight and expertise as the team develops a comprehensive activation strategy for new investment products.