Gresham names Hayley Zhu Sales Director to lead APAC growth
Gresham has appointed Hayley Zhu as Sales Director for Asia-Pacific, tasking her with leading the company's strategy in the region.
Industry context
Financial institutions across the Asia-Pacific region are currently addressing increased regulatory requirements, uncertain market conditions, and the continuing impact of subdued domestic consumption. Several factors, such as deeper regional integration, the emergence of new asset classes, and fiscal consolidation measures, are reshaping the financial landscape. Many firms face challenges from longstanding technology constraints and are under pressure to enhance operational efficiency and flexibility.
Within this context, Hayley Zhu brings over two decades of experience across Asia-Pacific, with more than 15 years focused in the FinTech sector. Her professional background covers both buy- and sell-side platforms, enterprise data, and regulatory technologies, with experience assisting institutions to update their systems and achieve concrete results.
Technology challenges
Many organisations in Asia-Pacific are still operating with legacy data management systems that restrict their ability to scale, innovate, or fully adopt artificial intelligence and cloud-based technologies which are increasingly regarded as essential for long-term competitiveness. New regulatory frameworks, including MAS 610/1003 and APRA CPS 230/CPS 235, are prompting a shift towards comprehensive data governance and greater operational transparency, with a particular emphasis on data resilience.
Additionally, a shortage of specialised skills in the financial data sector is raising operational costs and making manual approaches to data management less sustainable.
Gresham's regional approach
Gresham has established a client base in Asia-Pacific which includes institutions such as Standard Chartered, Green Link Digital Bank, ANZ, and Treasury Corporation of Victoria. The company offers enterprise data management and automation products tailored for sectors including banking, investment management, wealth, and insurance, supporting clients in managing reconciliation, control, and data quality requirements.
"I'm honoured to join Gresham at this transformative juncture for the region. As institutions generate and consume increasingly complex datasets, they require real-time control, transparency, and trust in their operations. Gresham's ability to process any data, in any format, across the full operational lifecycle is a true differentiator. With a strong regional footprint in markets like Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, and Japan, we're well positioned to deepen existing partnerships and expand into new sectors where demand for data integrity is growing," Hayley commented.
Hayley Zhu will be responsible for Gresham's go-to-market strategy in Asia-Pacific, aiming to solidify the company's status among financial institutions navigating regulatory and technological change. The appointment is intended to strengthen Gresham's existing relationships and support business development in emerging segments across the region.
Leadership statement
Ian Manocha, Chief Executive Officer of Gresham, said:
"Asia Pacific is a strategic growth market for Gresham, and Hayley's appointment reflects our continued investment and ambition in the region. As firms across APAC face mounting regulatory pressures, market volatility and the need to modernise legacy systems, her deep expertise makes her ideally suited to lead our next phase of growth and client engagement."
Gresham's offerings, such as the Prime EDM and Control Cloud solutions, support financial firms aiming to manage complex data reconciliation and control requirements at scale. These services are designed to help clients ensure their data is reliable and their operations are resilient, reducing the reliance on manual processing in the face of evolving market and regulatory pressures.
