Davina Goodall-Smith

Chief Operating Officer, EMEA at Nikko Asset Management

Davina Goodall-Smith joined Nikko Asset Management in May 2020 as Chief Operating Officer for our EMEA business. As COO, Davina is responsible for over-seeing Nikko AM Europe’s day-to-day operational activities and ensuring that the firm has the global connectivity and processes required to achieve best practices. Davina is also a member of the Board of Directors, and as Chair of the Stewardship Oversight Committee she plays a key role in developing the ESG strategy for Nikko AM Europe.

Davina has nearly 20 years of experience in financial services with roles in global relationship management, operations and change management across the UK, Europe, and Asia, and joined Nikko AM from BNP Paribas Securities Services where her most recent role was as Head of Relationship Management. Davina holds a degree in Mathematics from the University of Bristol.