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SEI Honors Founder Alfred P. West, Jr. as He Retires from Executive Chairman Role After 57 Years of Innovation

  • SEI appointed independent director Carl A. Guarino as Chairman effective Jan. 1, 2026, as part of a planned transition.
  • Founder Alfred P. West, Jr. resigned as Executive Chairman & director effective Jan. 1, 2026, to become Chairman Emeritus.
  • West founded SEI in 1968, served as CEO for 54 years, & scaled the company into a global entity managing ~$1.8 trillion in assets.
  • SEI reported annual revenues of over $2.1 billion as of the press release date of Dec. 17, 2025.
  • CEO Ryan Hicke praised West's leadership while welcoming Guarino as a proven industry leader to guide future innovation.
  • Guarino joined SEI's Board in 2014, previously served as SEI's Executive Vice President, & most recently led WizeHive as CEO until late 2024.