Leadership for Capital Markets

With a proven track record managing complex global trading systems, I bring deep experience delivering large-scale technology and regulatory change in high-stakes environments. I have led multiple transformation portfolios, introducing governance reforms that improved delivery performance and strengthened alignment between technology and business outcomes. My experience spans zero-downtime trading migrations at global banks and the founding of a RegTech firm supporting MiFID II compliance, sharpening my ability to manage regulatory complexity and operational risk. I bring clear, independent judgment on delivery models, cost efficiency, and execution trade-offs, alongside a strong commitment to accountability and ethical decision-making in capital markets transformation. My multilingual skills and experience across Africa, Asia, and Europe enable me to operate effectively in diverse, cross-cultural environments.

Education and Professional Certifications

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from Sapienza Università di Roma (1992–1996), which laid the groundwork for my expertise in trading systems and infrastructure. Complementing this, I earned an International Baccalaureate from Notre Dame High School, fostering a global mindset. My certifications include PRINCE2 Foundation Examination for project management excellence and ITIL Foundation v3 for IT service management, enabling me to deliver complex transformations with structured governance. These credentials, combined with executive training in fintech and regulatory compliance, equip me to provide informed, strategic counsel on boards overseeing capital markets technology.

What I Bring

• Strategic Vision: Oversaw a £30M low-latency trading service at Chi-X, aligning infrastructure with emerging electronic trading trends for competitive advantage.
• Independent Judgment: Led governance reforms at Crédit Agricole CIB, challenging inefficiencies to achieve 30% improved delivery rates.
• Resilience: Delivered zero-downtime migrations at HSBC and ICBC under pressure, reflecting my triathlon discipline in navigating complex challenges.
• Collaborative Approach: Motivated 75+ person multicultural teams across continents, fostering unity in global projects like data center builds in Johannesburg and London.
• Communication Excellence: Bridged technical and C-suite stakeholders in regulatory discussions, ensuring clear alignment on compliance tools at CaaS Ltd, enhanced by multilingual proficiency in five languages.
• Integrity and Commitment: Extended professional values to community service, founding a non-profit for East African education initiatives, embodying a relentless commitment to excellence.

Global Experience, Local Insight

My career across Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, and South America has built a robust network of regulators, technology vendors, C-suite executives, and fintech leaders. Key affiliations include collaborations with global institutions like Crédit Agricole CIB, HSBC, ICBC Standard Bank, and exchanges such as Chi-X and Saudi Stock Exchange. As CEO of CaaS Ltd, I forged partnerships in Regtech, while my non-profit work in East Africa connects me to community and educational stakeholders. Multilingual in English, Italian, and proficient in Spanish, Swahili, and French, this network enables me to bring diverse insights, facilitate strategic alliances, and support board decisions on international expansion and compliance in capital markets.