Tom Centrone

Background

About Tom Centrone

As a recognized leader in the global Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) Industry, I bring extensive experience in new product innovation and successfully expanding ETFs to markets around the world. I've played a key role in creating today's ETF landscape-as a founder of with BNY Mellon, I helped to create one of the most actively traded ETFs in the world, with more than $50B in assets under management. As the product expansion leader for Invesco PowerShares, I was instrumental in positioning the company as the 4th largest ETF provider globally, with $172B in assets. I excel at transforming product ideas and executing launches across worldwide markets, architecting global ETF operating models for complex investment structures, and consistently reaching business objectives regardless of the internal or market challenge. With unmatched industry experience and deep connections spanning leading ETF talent, I now deliver proven capabilities as a consultant and expert advisor to new and growing ETF providers. SKILLS AND EXPERTISE ETF Product Innovation, Global ETF Expansion, Service Delivery Models, Operational Infrastructure, New Business Development, Revenue Growth, Partnerships & Alliances, Efficiency & Optimization, Cost Control, Consulting Engagements, Financial Industry,"Smart Beta" Products, Portfolio Management, Business Requirements, Investment Structures, Mergers & Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Risk Mitigation, Regulatory Compliance, Strategic Planning, Global Operations, Vendor/Supplier Management, Contract Negotiations, Virtual Teams, Mentoring & Team Building, KPI Performance Management, Thought Leadership, Subject Matter Expert (SME), Training Programs, Speaking & Presentations