SEI Expands Professional Services with New Global Head

Event summary

  • SEI appointed Matt Provencher as Global Head of Enterprise Professional Services on June 18, 2026.
  • Provencher will scale SEI's professional services across its ecosystem, including SEI Data Cloud and AI automation.
  • He reports to Sanjay Sharma, CEO of SEI International and Global Head of Private Banking and Wealth Management.
  • Provencher previously led NTT DATA's North America Banking, Financial Services and Insurance division.

The big picture

SEI's move underscores the growing demand for end-to-end transformation services in wealth and asset management. With $1.9 trillion in AUM, the firm is betting on professional services to deepen client relationships and drive operational efficiency. This aligns with broader industry trends where firms are consolidating technology, operations, and advisory services under unified platforms.

What we're watching

Service Scalability
How SEI will integrate Provencher's expertise to expand its professional services globally.
Client Transformation
Whether SEI can position itself as a strategic partner for business model optimization.
Competitive Positioning
The pace at which SEI can differentiate its services in a crowded fintech landscape.