LAKE OSWEGO, ORE., JULY 27, 2021 — Aldrich is pleased to announce that Hanna Valva joined the firm in June as Director of Information Technology (IT). With a career spanning more than 20 years in financial services technology and a track record for delivering excellence, Valva is responsible for developing and implementing the firm’s technology strategy. Previously in her career, she was responsible for developing and maintaining global asset management and trading systems at the Pacific Exchange (now ICE NYSE), Barclays Global Investors, and BlackRock. Her experience includes technology operations, FinTech startups, software development, and risk management.
“I am energized by Aldrich’s entrepreneurial spirit, balanced by a culture centered around people and values. The genuine passion for people, both clients and employees, was the biggest factor in my decision to join the firm,” said Valva. “I look forward to guiding the technology strategy as an enabler for future growth, and working with a great team along the way.”
Valva will work alongside Aldrich’s executive leadership to direct the IT team’s strategic initiatives, focusing on streamlining critical enterprise technology and security systems in order to enhance the employee and client experience and further position the firm for scalable growth.
