Vistra Names Chief AI & Digital Officer to Enhance Client Experience and Global Connectivity

Headshot of Damian Leach, Chief AI & Digital Officer of Vistra

(SeaPRwire) –   SINGAPORE, April 08, 2026 — Vistra has named Damian Leach as its new Chief AI & Digital Officer. This newly established leadership position is dedicated to advancing the group’s capabilities as a premier, digitally enabled, and AI-driven professional services organization, aiming to bolster client experience, connectivity, and operational consistency.

Damian joins Vistra during a critical time for the international corporate services sector, as clients encounter growing regulatory complexity and artificial intelligence rapidly transforms service delivery. His appointment highlights Vistra’s sustained investment in enhancing global client support. With presence in nearly every global jurisdiction and a strong team of industry professionals backed by cutting-edge digital and AI tools, Vistra offers clients the confidence to expand their businesses in both local and international markets.

Kim Jenkins, CEO of Vistra, stated: “Today’s clients demand confidence, clarity, and trusted expertise while navigating an increasingly complex global landscape. Appointing Damian as our Chief AI & Digital Officer represents the next significant phase in our strategy. Over the last year, we have progressed the infrastructure of our global digital platform to improve how clients connect with their portfolios of legal entities, accounting, tax, and HR services.

“These investments create the digital foundation for a globally harmonized operating model. They empower our workforce to serve clients more efficiently and grant clients the ability to engage with us anytime, anywhere via a single ‘pane of glass.’ This interface allows them to view and manage their legal entities, financial accounting, tax needs, as well as their personnel and payrolls. Our goal is to deliver the ultimate client experience and enable clients to concentrate on their strategic objectives.”

Damian brings a wealth of experience in spearheading large-scale technology and digital transformations within highly regulated, global organizations. Throughout his 20+ year career, he has spent 13 years in global banking technology, leading international teams, and served as CTO for a Fortune 500 SaaS provider. Most recently, Damian held the role of Global CIO at Seaco, which later merged with Textainer to form the world’s largest and most diversified container leasing company. At Seaco, Damian directed the modernization and scaling of enterprise technology, receiving industry innovation awards.

Damian Leach stated: “Vistra is uniquely positioned with global reach, profound regulatory expertise, and enduring client trust. I am thrilled to join the group at a time when there is a clear opportunity to utilize modern digital technologies, automation, and AI-integrated services to securely connect clients with the data and expertise they require quickly. My focus will be to develop high-performance strategic services, align our global operations, and create global platforms that enhance the customer journey to unlock business value for our clients and investors across the group.”

A proud Singaporean, Damian will be based in Singapore at Vistra’s global headquarters, underscoring the region’s pivotal role in the group’s global operations and future market expansion.

For further information, please contact:

Ellie King
media.enquiries@vistra.com

About Vistra

Vistra is a premier provider of critical business services designed to assist companies and private capital funds throughout their entire business and investment lifecycles.

At Vistra, our purpose is progress. Acting as a trusted partner to our clients, we aim to eliminate the friction caused by global business complexity. We collaborate with companies and private capital managers across the corporate and private capital spectrum. Ranging from global payroll & HR to tax & accounting, and from legal entity management to regulatory compliance, we resolve the operational and administrative challenges that hinder business growth. With a team of over 9,000 experts in more than 50 markets, we are equipped to drive progress, streamline processes, and mitigate risk, wherever your ambitions lead.

For more information about Vistra, visit vistra.com

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