Naadia Burrows is Broadridge Financial Solutions’ newly appointed Chief Diversity Officer. Naadia has held various roles of increasing seniority over the course of her 25 years with Broadridge and its predecessor companies. She is now responsible for designing and implementing a holistic DEI strategy, and partnering with Broadridge's business units and Human Resources team to develop the resources and competencies needed to enhance the organization's culture of belonging and diversity. She is

joining Broadridge’s Executive Leadership Team and will serve as an advisor on global initiatives, such as Broadridge's Executive Diversity Council, Associate Networks, recruitment, and compliance efforts. Prior to being appointed Broadridge’s CDO, Naadia led the organization’s Mutual Fund Regulatory Communications business, which services more than 900 mutual fund complexes. In addition to her P&L ownership responsibilities, Naadia is credited with driving go-to-market strategies and product development efforts. She also actively met with the Securities and Exchange Commission and other industry constituents regarding regulatory matters to help ensure investor communication improve shareholder experiences and provide cost efficiencies. She began her career with the company in 1995, starting in client services and quickly assuming management responsibilities, becoming a Vice President in 2009 and a General Manager in 2017. Her experience in the financial services industry includes
expertise in executive management, client services, operations, and product development. Naadia is a dynamic leader, a supportive mentor and a trusted partner.  

Naadia earned her Bachelor of Science in Economics and a minor in Africana Studies from Stony Brook University, and has completed Columbia Executive Education and Wharton/Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association leadership and executive education programs.

Richard is a seasoned global banking executive and board member with over 36 years of experience, recognized for driving double-digit growth and returns in leadership roles across Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the U.S. He is a motivational leader with a passion for building high-performing teams that collaborate across product lines, geographies, and functions to achieve exceptional results.

With significant expertise in strategic transformation, sales / relationship management, risk management, and growth, Richard has worked extensively with the world’s largest Sovereign Wealth Funds and Global Financial Institutions. He has a proven track record of leading complex and global organizations, delivering operational excellence, and fostering innovation to strengthen business resilience and profitability.

Richard is now focused on supporting boards as a Non-Executive Director, bringing deep financial acumen, governance expertise, and strategic insights into evolving industry dynamics. His experience spans banking, financial services, hedge funds, and the private equity sectors, making him a valuable asset to organizations navigating market complexities, regulatory changes, and digital transformation.

As AI, Cloud, and API-driven delivery continue reshaping financial services and corporate strategy, Richard provides a unique perspective on integrating emerging technologies to enhance efficiency, improve customer experience, and create competitive advantage—all while maintaining strong risk and governance frameworks.

He is currently seeking board opportunities with financial institutions, large corporates, and private equity-backed firms looking for experienced independent directors who can provide strategic oversight, risk governance, and digital innovation insights.

Throughout his career, Richard has earned multiple industry awards and is a sought-after speaker on Finance, DEI, and Sales and Relationship Management.

George Wilbanks spent over 20 years building the asset and wealth management practice at Russell Reynolds Associates to an industry leading position before founding Wilbanks Partners LLC in 2011. Earlier he had worked with a venture capital and family office business Agtek International, and then The Dreyfus Corporation in business development as Assistant to the Chairman. A graduate of Williams College with a degree in Political Philosophy, he subsequently earned his MBA in Marketing at New York University’s graduate school of business.