GoldenSource Names New Managing Director

Global enterprise and master data management company GoldenSource has named former Fenergo senior manager Terry Flynn as its managing director, the company’s third leadership appointment in a year.

The New York-based technology company said Flynn will focus on building GoldenSource’s buy-side client base. Over two decades Flynn has held senior positions at SunGard, Charles River Development, SimCorp and Alpha FMC.

His appointment follows the naming of James Corrigan as chief executive in September and Marc Mallett as chief commercial officer in April.

Finbourne Appoints New Board Chair and Creates Advisory Board

Finbourne Technology has appointed a new board chair and advisory board to “enhance client focus and support continued growth”.

Toby Glaysher, the new Finbourne board chair, joins the UK investment technology firm from Northern Trust. Finbourne said his track record of scaling business growth at previous posts made him an ideal choice to advise the executive team on corporate strategy.

The company named Adel Szabo Malcolm, Andrew McCaffery, David Hudson, Lance DeLuca, Mihir Shah and Yury Dubrovsky as members of its new advisory board.

Clearwater Promotes Two Leaders to Senior Roles

Clearwater Analytics has promoted two managers to more senior roles as part of a strategy to scale the technology platform globally.

Subi Sethi has been elevated to chief operating officer after five years at the company and is charged with improving client experience through the use of artificial intelligence and driving efficiencies across the enterprise.

Cindy Blendu has been named chief administrative officer, adding human resources, corporate IT and facilities management to her responsibilities.

Allvue Boosts IT Budget and Hires New Data Leaders

Alternative investments technology provider Allvue Systems has increased investment into artificial intelligence, data and talent, starting with the appointment of industry veterans Dmitri Sedov as chief data and analytics officer, Mack Santora as head of AI and Brad Rosenfeld as chief marketing officer.

The New York-based company said it had increased its IT budget 70 per cent year-on-year in a “relentless drive to innovate”.

ESG Data Firm Measurabl Names New People, Culture Chief

Sustainability data platform Measurabl has appointed Marta Patlan as Senior Vice President, People & Culture to oversee the company’s talent development and cultural policies. Patlan has previously worked at Sportradar, Aristocrat, and Brightstar.

NeoXam Names New Director to Drive UK, Irish and African Growth

NeoXam has named Mark Johnson as Managing Director of the United Kingdom (UK), Ireland and Middle East and Africa (MEA) regions, supporting the data management and investment technology company’s broader global expansion plans following its acquisition of EZOPS a year ago.

Johnson, a 25-year veteran of the financial software industry, will deploy his experience in frontline sales and contract negotiations as the Paris-based company seeks greater exposure to markets in South Africa and the wider region.

The former Alveo leader will report directly to NeoXam Chief Executive Florent Fabre, who said Johnson’s “strategic vision and client-centric approach will be invaluable as we continue our global expansion”.

NeoXam bought EZOPS, an artificial intelligence-enabled automation and reconciliation specialist, to bolster its own machine learning and capabilities and to help drive its growth overseas.

Finbourne Names New Americas Sales Head Amid Expansion Plans

Finbourne Technology has appointed former SS&C Advent executive Marc Flamini to head its sales operations in the Americas as the investment data and technology provider seeks to expand its international customer base.

Flamini has been hired to leverage his 23 years experience at SS&C Advent, where he acquired a “track record of building strategic relationships with asset managers, hedge funds, and asset servicers”, Finbourne said.

His remit will also involve managing relationships with the company’s existing clients in the region.

Flamini’s “extensive experience in investment management technology and deep understanding of global markets make him ideally qualified to drive our sales strategy and support our continued expansion in the region”, said Finbourne Chief Commercial Officer Simon Behan in a statement.

Clearwater Expands Private, Alternative Markets Coverage With New Appointment

Clearwater Analytics has named Yuriy Shterk as its global head of alternatives as the provider of software-as-a-service (SaaS)-based investment management, accounting, reporting, and analytics solutions responds to growing institutional demand for private and alternative markets data.

Shterk has spent 25 years in financial services and joined Clearwater from Allvue Systems, where he was chief product officer.

Rimes Appoints Former SimCorp Leader Greg Nuckowski

Rimes has appointed Greg Nuckowski as the data-as-a-service provider’s global head of professional services, hiring him from SimCorp.

Nuckowski brings “deep expertise in scaling professional services organisations”, said Rimes chief operating office Gus Macfarlane. The new executive spent 20 years at SimCorp, leading its Professional Services business in North America.

Finastra Appoints Chris Walters as New Chief Executive

Financial software provider Finastra has named Chris Walters as its new chief executive, replacing Simon Paris, who steps down after almost a decade at the company’s helm.

Walters joins London-based Finastra from Plurasight and Avantax, where he was chief executive. He has also held senior positions at McKinsey and Bloomberg.