Infopro Digital expects these appointments, supporting Risk Global’s business units – Chartis Research, Risk.net, FX Markets and WatersTechnology – to enable the company to deepen client relationships and expand its franchise in the US.
“I am delighted to announce these appointments in our team,” said David Pagliaro, Executive Director, Risk Global. “They are exceptional leaders who share our vision and values, and who will help us achieve our strategic goals in the US. We have a unique position in the market, with a combination of proprietary insights, deep industry knowledge, and strong client relationships. These new positions will enhance our capabilities and enable us to deliver even more value to our clients and stakeholders.”
Marcel Chambers has been appointed Director, Head of Americas Sales & Client Development and is based in Nashville, Tennessee.
In this newly created role, Chambers will head revenue growth efforts in the Americas region and for Chartis. He will also lead efforts to innovate by driving collaboration across sales, marketing, and operational teams to enhance best practices and implement new products. Finally, he will be instrumental in helping develop products and services that address clients’ evolving needs for premium content, robust insights, and practical research-driven business outcomes.
Chambers has 25 years’ experience in advisory, capital markets research, market analysis, go-to-market strategy for derivatives, ETFs and fixed income products, and financial services technology from front to back-end.
“Risk Global brands have long been a trusted source for expertise and valuable offerings in financial services,” Chambers said. “I’m thrilled to start this new chapter in bringing our products to market and accelerating commercial success across our offerings.”
Ben Lee has been appointed Director, Market Access Solutions Design & Delivery and is based in New York City.
Lee will serve as the strategic linchpin for large-scale product conceptualization, execution, and evaluation. Working closely with existing and new clients, his job is to ensure that Risk Global’s Americas product portfolio evolves and develops to reflect changing market dynamics and trends.
With over 20 years’ experience of capital markets and technology – and more recently performing a similar role in the APAC region – Lee is well-placed to build products and services that exceed client needs, says Risk Global.
“I’m excited to leverage my global financial markets expertise to identify opportunities in the largest capital markets in the world,” Lee said. “I look forward to working with the incredible US team to produce large-scale events that bring the industry together and create business value for clients.”
Alexa McCloughan has been appointed Director of Research & Advisory at Chartis Research and is based in New York City.
Financial institutions will continue to invest billions of dollars in technology and analytics capabilities over the next decades as they seek to scale their operations, automate key processes and benefit from advances in artificial intelligence and quantum computing. Chartis Research says it is at the nexus of this spend and works with buyers and sellers of technology on product selection, product strategy and product marketing. In her new role, McCloughan will set the global research agenda and support clients with solving critical business issues, says the company.
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