O’Connor will be in charge of spearheading the company’s strategy, revitalizing its product line, and guiding Global X’s bright, motivated workforce into a new, growth-oriented phase of the business.
In addition to establishing its expertise in thematic investing and alternative income strategies, Global X has expanded its diverse product line-up to feature over 80 ETFs across several families, including Thematic Growth, Income, Risk Management, International Access, and Commodities, since its launch in 2009 and its subsequent acquisition by Mirae Asset in 2018. Global X has been a rising star in the ETF business for the past few years. As of February 2024, it had USD 43 billion in assets under management (AUM), which is more than four times the amount it had in 2018.I
The founder and chief strategy officer of Mirae Asset Financial Group, Hyeon-Joo Park, stated: “Mirae Asset still sees Global X as a trailblazer and an essential component of its expansion and prosperity. Our goal is to transform Global X from a promising upstart into the undisputed leader of the ETF market. We have embarked on a path to strategically reposition the company in order to accelerate business and gain momentum during the last several months. As a result, Global X now has more agility, a clearer concentration on its clientele, and a renewed focus on its key strengths. It’s time to introduce fresh leadership at this point. Ryan possesses a noteworthy history of spearheading expansion throughout the ETF value chain for the biggest asset managers globally. He is keen to contribute his experience in the ETF sector as well as his strategic, growth-oriented thinking to Global X, and we are thrilled to have him on board to help propel the company forward.
Before coming to Global X, O’Connor was Global Head of ETF Product at Goldman Sachs Asset managerial, where he oversaw all facets of the company’s ETF product platform and had direct managerial authority over a group of seasoned product specialists. Goldman Sachs Asset Management first employed him to expand its US fund strategist model portfolio business.
Previously, O’Connor worked for more than ten years at State Street Global Advisors, where he oversaw a broad group of capital markets and product teams for the SPDR ETF line.
O’Connor graduated with a BA in psychology and economics from Bates College and an MBA from Cornell University’s S.C. Johnson College of Business. In addition to being an American Red Cross volunteer, he has taken part in a number of training and professional development courses, such as Money Management Institute’s Executive IQ.
In 2008, Global X ETFs was established. Our goal has been to empower investors with innovative and astute solutions for over 15 years. Over $40 billion in assets are managed across a variety of ETF strategies in our product lineup.I Our Thematic Growth, Income, and International Access ETFs set us apart, but we also provide Core, Commodity, and Risk Management funds to meet a variety of investing goals.
