Waystone Appointed Two Senior ETF Executives
The firm added Philippe Roset and Rob Gallagher to its European exchange-traded fund business division.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Investing
Waystone has appointed two senior staff members to its European ETF division to drive product growth and distribution. Philippe Roset joins the firm in Amsterdam as director of European ETF sales, while Rob Gallagher joins as senior ETF product manager based in Dublin.
Why it matters
These appointments strengthen the leadership team at Waystone as it scales its presence in the competitive European investment market. By bringing on veteran industry talent, the company aims to accelerate its product distribution and overall growth strategy across the region.
Waystone added two experienced senior leaders to its European team, with the new senior ETF product manager bringing six years of experience from his previous role. The firm has now formalized these appointments to oversee product distribution.
The players
Philippe Roset
He is the new director of European ETF sales at Waystone and previously held positions at major firms including BlackRock iShares.
Rob Gallagher
He is the new senior ETF product manager at Waystone and brings extensive experience from his prior roles at Northern Trust Asset Management and Bank of Ireland.
Waystone
It is an institutional provider of services to the asset management industry that is currently expanding its European exchange-traded fund business.
The details
Philippe Roset, who is based in Amsterdam, brings experience from his tenure at State Street SPDR ETFs, ETF Securities, and BlackRock iShares. Dublin-based Rob Gallagher joins the team following his work at Northern Trust Asset Management, Bank of Ireland, and ETF Securities.
Timeline
Waystone announced the two senior appointments on September 25, 2026.
Market Dynamics
This move follows the broader industry trend of increasing institutional focus on passive investment strategies in European markets. It signals a shift in the competitive landscape as firms vie for increased market share in the growing exchange-traded fund sector.
These executive additions may influence the availability and management of future ETF products offered by the firm to retail and institutional clients. Investors should monitor how these leadership changes impact the firm's product pipeline and long-term investment performance.
The takeaway
Firms often prioritize hiring veterans with multi-firm experience to navigate complex regional regulatory landscapes. Monitoring key leadership changes can provide retail investors with early insights into a company's shifting product strategy and market priorities.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Funds Europe.
