Chris Butler

Director - Head of Direct Market Strategy, BNY Mellon

Chris Butler is the Head of Direct Market Strategy in the Custody Product team at BNY. Through his work, he ensures BNY’s product offering across the Direct Markets serve the current and future needs of clients. Chris has an extensive background in Custody and Asset Servicing and through active participation in industry associations he is an advocate for the efficient operation of the capital markets. He currently represents BNY on the DTCC ITP Advisory Council, ICI Securities Operations Advisory Committee and the AGC Americas.

Prior to this Chris was Head of Americas Market Management responsible for the product offering in the region, including both the direct market capabilities, and the selection, oversight, and relationship management of the sub-custodian network.

Chris began his career in Biotechnology, receiving his PhD from Manchester Institute of Biotechnology, UK. Prior to joining BNY in 2021, Chris worked at J.P. Morgan Chase for 8 years in both Operational Risk and Product Management roles.