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Kaizen RegTech Group Refines Leadership Roles to Support Continued Growth

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Kaizen RegTech Group has adjusted leadership responsibilities within its existing structure as the business scales across regulatory reporting and related services. Dario Crispini remains Group Chief Executive Officer, retaining responsibility for overall strategy and growth, while continuing to lead regulatory reporting product development and innovation and staying closely engaged with clients and market initiatives.

As part of the changes, Michael Leach has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Kaizen Reporting, the group’s core regulatory reporting business. The shift reflects a clearer separation between group-level strategy and the day-to-day leadership of the reporting business as it enters its next phase of development. Crispini described the rationale for the change, stating: “As Kaizen continues to grow, it’s important that we align leadership focus with how the business is evolving. This change allows me to spend more time on group strategy, innovation and client relationships, while Mike leads Kaizen Reporting through its next phase of growth. Mike has been a key part of shaping our commercial direction, and I know the business is in great hands.”

Kaizen Reporting was founded in 2013 and initially focused on automated quality assurance for regulatory reporting. Since then, it has expanded its product set and client base significantly, with adoption across a broad range of financial institutions. Leach joined the firm as Chief Revenue Officer in June 2025, following senior roles at London Stock Exchange Group, where he was involved in the development of UnaVista, now LSEG Regulatory Reporting Solutions.

Commenting on his new role, Leach said: “Kaizen Reporting has an incredibly strong foundation, a clear strategy, and a talented team. I’m excited to lead the business, support our clients, and drive the next phase of growth through continued investment in technology, innovation, and delivery excellence.” The leadership update follows a series of senior appointments, including James Crow as Chief Technology Officer and the addition of Chris Childs and Tim Keady as strategic advisors, underscoring the group’s continued emphasis on technology, execution, and client delivery.

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