State Street selects Tahiri to lead Alpha as president
14 September 2026 US
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State Street has appointed Mostapha Tahiri as president of State Street Alpha and named Ann Fogarty as enterprise chief operating officer.
Tahiri, currently enterprise chief operating officer, will assume responsibility for Alpha, Charles River Development (CRD), and a range of platform solutions, reporting to Ron O’Hanley, chairman and CEO of State Street.
Alpha is the firm’s front‑to‑back integrated platform, combining CRD’s front‑office technology with State Street’s servicing, markets, and data capabilities.
Tahiri will serve as chairman of Asia Pacific, reflecting his long tenure in the region and recent return to Singapore.
He has nearly 30 years of international industry experience across asset management, asset servicing, investment platforms, and financial technology.
Fogarty, currently chief operating officer for Investment Services, will succeed Tahiri as enterprise chief operating officer and will report to O’Hanley, remaining a member of the executive committee.
In her new role, Fogarty will lead enterprise technology and operations, with responsibility for State Street’s technology modernisation and AI agenda.
Fogarty will also continue to co‑lead the firm’s enterprise transformation programme with John Woods, chief financial officer.
Her responsibilities include strengthening scale, improving efficiency, reducing cycle times, and enhancing end‑to‑end quality outcomes across State Street’s businesses.
She brings nearly four decades of industry experience, having led client operations for Investment Services.
O'Hanley states: “Our clients are navigating increasingly complex markets and operating environments, and they increasingly expect technology and operations to work together seamlessly.
“Mostapha's focus on Alpha — one of State Street’s most differentiated businesses and a core strategic priority for the firm — and Ann's leadership of enterprise operations and technology, provide dedicated leadership in areas that advance how we create value for clients.
“These appointments build on the strength of our team and position us to continue executing for clients while investing in the future of our business.”
Tahiri, currently enterprise chief operating officer, will assume responsibility for Alpha, Charles River Development (CRD), and a range of platform solutions, reporting to Ron O’Hanley, chairman and CEO of State Street.
Alpha is the firm’s front‑to‑back integrated platform, combining CRD’s front‑office technology with State Street’s servicing, markets, and data capabilities.
Tahiri will serve as chairman of Asia Pacific, reflecting his long tenure in the region and recent return to Singapore.
He has nearly 30 years of international industry experience across asset management, asset servicing, investment platforms, and financial technology.
Fogarty, currently chief operating officer for Investment Services, will succeed Tahiri as enterprise chief operating officer and will report to O’Hanley, remaining a member of the executive committee.
In her new role, Fogarty will lead enterprise technology and operations, with responsibility for State Street’s technology modernisation and AI agenda.
Fogarty will also continue to co‑lead the firm’s enterprise transformation programme with John Woods, chief financial officer.
Her responsibilities include strengthening scale, improving efficiency, reducing cycle times, and enhancing end‑to‑end quality outcomes across State Street’s businesses.
She brings nearly four decades of industry experience, having led client operations for Investment Services.
O'Hanley states: “Our clients are navigating increasingly complex markets and operating environments, and they increasingly expect technology and operations to work together seamlessly.
“Mostapha's focus on Alpha — one of State Street’s most differentiated businesses and a core strategic priority for the firm — and Ann's leadership of enterprise operations and technology, provide dedicated leadership in areas that advance how we create value for clients.
“These appointments build on the strength of our team and position us to continue executing for clients while investing in the future of our business.”
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