UMB Fund Services (UMBFS) has appointed a president and chief operating officer following the recent retirement of chief executive officer John Zader.
Tony Fischer has been promoted to president and Maureen Quill has been promoted to chief operating officer.
Fischer was previously executive vice president of business development at UMBFS. He has been with the company since 2008 and in the fund industry since 1983. His responsibilities include overall organisational leadership, strategic development, fiscal management and business development. He will report to Peter deSilva, chairman of UMB Fund Services.
Quill was most recently executive vice president of fund services at UMBFS. She has been with the company since 1996 and in the fund industry for nearly 30 years. She is responsible for providing leadership, oversight, technology and resources to ensure that all operational areas of UMBFS are performing smoothly and efficiently. She will report to Fischer.
“I have every confidence in Tony and Maureen and their ability to lead UMB Fund Services into the future as an integral part of UMB Financial Corporation,” says deSilva. “Both bring exceptional industry experience and a commitment to delivering an excellent customer experience.”
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