State Street Corp. has elected Robert Kaplan and Patrick de Saint-Aignan to its board of directors, effective immediately.

Robert Kaplan is professor of management practice at Harvard Business School and former vice chairman of The Goldman Sachs Group, with oversight for the investment banking and investment management divisions.

Patrick de Saint-Aignan, a dual citizen of France and the United States, is a 30-year veteran of Morgan Stanley who held several positions as a managing director, including head of the firm’s global risk management function.

The addition of Kaplan and Saint-Aignan brings the total number of directors to 14.

"We are pleased to welcome Robert Kaplan and Patrick de Saint-Aignan to our board. Their global experience and leadership in financial services including senior roles in investment management, risk management and capital markets will provide valuable perspective as we continue to strengthen our presence in key markets around the world," said Ronald E. Logue, chairman and chief executive officer of State Street Corp.