Davina Goodall-Smith

Chief Operating Officer, EMEA at Nikko Asset Management Group

Davina Goodall-Smith is the Chief Operating Officer for EMEA at Nikko Asset Management. As COO, Davina is responsible for over-seeing all aspects of Nikko AM’s operational activities across the EMEA region, 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 Chair of the Stewardship Oversight Committee. She plays a key role in developing the ESG strategy for Nikko AM Europe.

Davina has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry with roles in Global Relationship Management, Operations and Change management across the UK, Europe, and Asia. Davina joined Nikko AM in 2020 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.