Solactive is strengthening its international leadership with two new Regional Heads. Blair Abbott joined the company as Head of the Americas on 1st October 2026, and Michael Nuske has been appointed Head of APAC. With dedicated leadership in each region, Solactive will work even more closely with clients and drive further growth in both markets.
The new structure responds to growing global demand for customized index solutions from asset managers, ETF issuers and financial institutions, and allows Solactive to address the specific needs of each market more directly.
Blair Abbott joins from Mirae Asset Global Investments in Seoul, where he headed the Global Marketing & Sales Division. He brings extensive international experience in client relationship management, business development, and corporate strategy. In his new role, Blair will lead the expansion of Solactive’s presence and client base across the Americas.
Michael Nuske joined Solactive more than seven years ago and has played a key role in the company’s growth across Asia-Pacific. During his tenure leading the APAC sales team, he has been instrumental in expanding Solactive’s presence across the region, strengthening long-term client partnerships, and driving new business opportunities. As Head of APAC, Michael now oversees all aspects of Solactive’s business in the region and is responsible for shaping its continued growth and strategic development.
Steffen Scheuble, Founder and CEO of Solactive: “I am very proud to announce these two appointments. Our clients expect a partner who understands their markets and is there when they need us. With dedicated Regional Heads for the Americas and APAC, we are moving even closer to them, and I am confident this will accelerate our growth. In Blair, we have gained a leader with a strong global track record and a clear client focus. Michael has already made a significant impact in APAC and is exceptionally well connected across the region. I look forward to the next chapter together with both of them.”
