SAN FRANCISCO, March 26 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Edgar, Dunn & Company (EDC), a leading independent global financial services and payments consultancy, announced today the appointment of Lance Blockley as new CEO and Managing Director who will serve from the firm's Sydney office.
"Lance's new role supports EDC's continued focus in global markets within an increasingly borderless payments arena", said David A. Poe, EDC's former San Francisco-based CEO and Managing Director. "His deep expertise in payments and financial services and reputation for innovation spans Asia Pacific, the U.K. and U.S. markets. Lance's senior management experience and perspective offer the leadership to develop global initiatives across multiple markets throughout our firm."
"The changing landscape and challenges in the payments and financial services industry make this a very exciting time to be working with the best minds and talent in the business across multiple markets and borders," said Mr. Blockley. "I look forward to leading EDC, one of the most trusted and respected advisors in payments and financial services, through its next period of global growth."
Edgar, Dunn & Company is celebrating its 30th anniversary of serving the world's leading payments, banking and financial services corporations -- helping clients tackle important issues and seize critical opportunities within changing markets and emerging trends. During Mr. Poe's tenure as CEO and Managing Director, the firm's business expanded across geographic markets within North America, Asia Pacific and EMEA. Mr. Poe will continue to play a role in the firm's management team with a focus on client-facing activities, business development and project delivery.
A global payments expert, Mr. Blockley has provided innovative strategies to EDC's financial services clients throughout the Asia Pacific region. Creator of EDC's powerful Slice and Dice diagnostic tool, he has pioneered the use of transaction data to underpin marketing strategy development and market segmentation to maximum impact. Prior to joining EDC as Director in its Sydney office Mr. Blockley held significant senior management and consulting positions in the U.K., U.S. and Asia Pacific for more than 30 years. During his extensive career, he has lived and worked in all three geographic regions served by the firm.
About Edgar, Dunn & Company
Edgar, Dunn & Company (EDC) is an independent global financial services and payments consultancy. Founded in 1978, the firm is widely regarded as a trusted advisor to its clients, providing a full range of strategy consulting services, expertise and market insight. Global capabilities include in-depth industry and consumer benchmarking, strategy, risk management, marketing, profitability improvement, operations, and new products and technologies. With offices in Atlanta, Frankfurt, London, San Francisco, Singapore and Sydney, EDC serves clients in over 30 countries on six continents. More information can be found at http://www.edgardunn.com .
