Conference speaker
Arne Staal
Global Head of Product Management and Research
FTSE Russell
Arne Staal is the Global Head of Research & Product Management for the Information Services Division of the LSEG. He completed his undergraduate studies in the Netherlands and holds two master’s degrees from the University of Groningen and a PhD from the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. He has in-depth knowledge of indexing, analytics and data platforms, as well as active, passive and systematic investment management. He has worked extensively with clients in an advisory and solutions-oriented capacity with experience on both the sell and buy-sides in a variety of roles, including Head of Product Research & Innovation at BlackRock, European Head of Index Products & Strategy at Barclays Capital and Head of Quantitative Strategies at Standard Life Investments. His most recent focus has been on efficient and scalable investment problem-solving through data science and technology. Staal joined LSEG from Aberdeen Standard Investments where he served as Global Head of Macro Systematic Strategies and Macro Risk. He started his career at Lehman Brothers in NYC and has lived and worked in both the US and UK for large parts of his career.
