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    State Street: Sara Mathew takes helm as State Street’s independent lead director

    By Eva LiJune 5, 2025No Comments3 Mins Read
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    • Sara Mathew appointed as independent lead director, succeeding Dame Amelia Fawcett.
    • State Street advances in digital asset services, exploring tokenised bonds and funds.

    State Street: Sara Mathew’s appointment reinforces State Street’s governance focus

    State Street Corporation, a leading global financial services provider, has announced the appointment of Sara Mathew as its new independent lead director, effective immediately. Mathew succeeds Dame Amelia Fawcett, who has held the position since 2019 and will remain on the board’s Human Resources and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees.

    Mathew, a director since 2018, brings decades of executive experience, including leadership roles at Dun & Bradstreet and as chair of State Street’s Human Resources Committee. She will now represent independent directors in engagements with shareholders and regulators and preside over executive sessions of the board’s non-management members.

    “I am delighted to take on this expanded role,” Mathew said. “The State Street Board comprises a talented and engaged group of accomplished leaders with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. I look forward to continuing to work with my fellow directors and the management team to support State Street’s strategy and long-term success.”

    The independent lead director role is a key element in State Street’s governance structure, supporting board independence and accountability. Mathew’s appointment signals the company’s commitment to maintaining a strong leadership framework as it navigates an increasingly complex financial environment.

    Under her leadership, the board is expected to continue strengthening oversight on strategic, technological, and ESG-related initiatives. Ronald O’Hanley, chairman and CEO of State Street, praised Mathew’s appointment: “Her perspective and leadership have been instrumental in shaping State Street’s direction. We are fortunate to have her as our independent lead director.”

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    State Street: Adapts to an evolving financial landscape

    State Street Bank and Trust Company, the group’s main banking subsidiary, is the world’s largest custodian bank and continues to expand its capabilities in digital infrastructure. The firm is pushing ahead with innovations such as tokenised funds and blockchain-based collateral systems—initiatives aimed at improving market transparency and efficiency.

    Partnering with crypto infrastructure firms and exploring tokenised assets, State Street is positioning itself at the forefront of digital finance while adapting to regulatory pressures, competition, and the growing private markets sector. The company remains focused on scalable technology solutions to serve institutional clients more effectively.

    With Mathew’s expanded role, State Street further demonstrates its intent to pair strong governance with technological innovation as a strategy for sustained leadership.

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    Eva Li

    Eva is a community engagement specialist at BTW Media, having studied Marketing at Auckland University of Technology. Contact her at e.li@btw.media

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