Empowering institutional investors with advanced performance and risk analytics

Adrien Géliot serves as the CEO of Premialab. With 20 years of experience in investment banking and asset management, he previously led the development of leading financial institutions including Julius Baer, Lyxor Asset Management and Société Générale. He holds a Master's degree in Finance from University of Paris Dauphine. Shaping the technology landscape at the cross-road of buy-side and sell-side markets, his expertise includes providing alternative investment solutions to institutional investors globally.

Pierre Trecourt, COO of Premialab, brings over 20 years of experience in investment banking. Previously, he served as the Head of Credit Sales Asia Pacific at Société Générale and as the Global Head of Credit Structuring at Crédit Agricole CIB. Pierre is an alumnus of École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées and Pierre and Marie Curie University. His expertise lies in developing and delivering tailored financial solutions to institutional clients, adept at navigating dynamic market landscapes.

John Macpherson, Premialab's Senior Advisor in Europe, brings over 20 years of investment banking experience. He previously served as Managing Director at Goldman Sachs, and Global Head of Listed Derivatives at Nomura and Citibank, with previous roles at J.P. Morgan. He then served as CEO of BMLL Technologies until August 2019. He is Chair of the UK Investment Association, which represents UK investment managers who manage over £8.8 trillion.

Daniel Fields, Senior Advisor at Premialab, oversees strategic partnerships and the group's expansion into the U.S. market. With over 20 years of experience in equity derivatives and investment banking, Daniel previously served as Head of Global Markets at Société Générale, holding various other roles within the firm, including Global Head of Trading. He earned a bachelor's degree from Columbia College in New York City.

Joseph Andrew, the Chief Financial Officer, manages all financial operations, from accounting and audit to corporate finance and investor relations. Additionally, he oversees human resources and facilities. With over a decade of diverse experience, he has worked in financial management and audit at leading consulting firms like PwC and Accenture.

For over a decade, Christophe de La Bastide has played a key role in shaping the roadmaps of leading Capital Markets software platforms such as Sophis/Fusion Invest, Summit, and now Premialab. Previously, he held strategic product management roles at Finastra, overseeing a wide array of buy and sell-side business streams, including equity and commodity derivatives, securities finance, collateral management, risk management, and performance attribution.

Alexandre is responsible for leading Premialab’s technology solutions, driving the development and scaling of innovative data, analytics, and connectivity offerings for institutional investors globally. He brings over 10 years of experience in financial technology from both the buy-side and sell-side. Prior to joining Premialab, he was a Principal at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), overseeing Technology, Banking, and Capital Markets. He also led Infrastructure and Technology Partnerships at Contineo, a fintech backed by leading global banks including Barclays, BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, J.P. Morgan, and Société Générale.

Dr. Georgios Sittas, Managing Director and Head of Risk Solutions, drives the expansion of key risk-related products. With over 20 years of experience in investment banking and trading, he held senior roles at Lehman Brothers, HSBC, and Standard Chartered Bank in Hong Kong. Dr. Sittas leads an ambitious growth strategy targeting challenges in the fast-growing risk premia market, focusing on risk and execution solutions for QIS, leveraging his expertise in equity derivatives and structured products.

Jens Janke, leading risk services, has 15 years of experience as a risk manager in the asset management and financial services industry. He pioneered QIS risk reporting and built scalable, reliable risk services, helping institutional investors allocating to QIS. He holds a Master of Financial Engineering from the University of Lausanne and a Master of Engineering from the Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau. He has the certification of Financial Risk Manager (FRM) by the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP).

Marc Fisher embarked on his financial markets career in 1997 at Deutsche Bank in London, focusing on trading, marketing, and product development, particularly in multi-asset class derivatives. He has since held various senior positions at fintech risk management specialists and major banks like Citibank. At Premialab, he assumes the role of overseeing strategic partnerships on a global scale.

Kevin Couton serves as Head of Data/Software Engineering, overseeing the delivery of research, data, and analytics. Prior to this, Kevin held pivotal roles including Program Manager at Fleet Management Limited, leading initiatives to enhance digital platforms, and Product Manager at BNP Paribas CIB, where he pioneered an API First and Microservices approach to foreign exchange products.

Neil Richards brings over 18 years of solution-based business development experience within the FinTech sector, with a proven track record in aligning complex financial software and data solutions to both buy and sell-side institutions in Europe. He is responsible for forging new partnerships and leading a business development team in the EMEA region.

Dr. JF Chauwin, who spearheads business development for Premialab in North America, is dedicated to enhancing client relationships and forging impactful partnerships within the region. With a wealth of experience in QIS and financial data, he previously served as the Global Head of Multi-Asset Class Solutions at Axioma. Prior to this corporate role, Dr. Chauwin honed his expertise by developing and executing quantitative strategies with a proprietary trading firm. His academic journey includes earning a PhD in Theoretical Physics from the University of Paris and conducting postdoctoral research at UC Berkeley.

James Carrington, Head of Client Engagement, leads global client engagement and success, drawing from over 12 years of experience in driving client delivery at Investment Metrics, Fidelity International, and most recently at Confluence. His primary focus is to expedite customized investment analytics delivery and data integration for Premialab's clients. With extensive expertise in investment analytics and data for the institutional investment community, James ensures optimal client satisfaction and success.

Rob is Partner at Balderton Capital, a multistage venture firm with 25 years of experience, supporting Europe’s best founders from Seed to IPO. Balderton has raised funds totalling $4.4B to date and invested in more than 250 companies including Revolut, Darktrace and Flywire. Rob joined Balderton in 2009 and focuses on fintech and insurtech. He was previously at Google and Bain, and holds an MBA from INSEAD and a Master’s degree in Statistics from Cambridge.

Loic is CEO of Chenavari Investment Managers, a leading multi-billion-dollar credit hedge fund. With over 25 years in investment banking and asset management, he previously served as Global Head of Credit Markets at Calyon and Head of Credit Markets at Societe Generale. A seasoned capital markets expert, Loic is driven by a vision to innovate and lead his market, driving growth with passion and determination. He holds a Master’s in Finance from HEC in Paris.

Didier Peronnin is President of Talde Advisory, with over 30 years of experience in investment banking. He previously served as Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking at Lehman Brothers and HSBC. Before that, he held senior Capital Markets positions at Chase Manhattan. Didier is also the Vice President of the Institut Curie Finance Committee and President of Goeland Conseil Family Office. Additionally, he is a former board member of Elf-Aquitaine.