Thomas Kennedy is an accomplished and high performing business executive with deep expertise in the application of analytics, cloud services and emerging technologies and a passion for big data. He joined Thomson Reuters in 2010, playing a critical part in the development of the Analytics and Platform business. Prior to that, Thomas worked at KX Systems and at Pie Screening Ltd where as the CTO, he was key in the development of the firm’s real-time supply chain platform. Thomas holds a Master of Science degree in Financial Services from the University of Limerick.

Kurt Eldridge is the Global Sales Director responsible for all client interactions both sales and post sales for the region. He works closely with both the product and development teams to ensure the solutions are meeting market requirements.

Kurt joined SmartStream in 2007 initially managing the managing the Australian operation and growing the business over 200% within three years. Over the last 5 years Kurt has worked with in various global areas of the sales organization, including opening the Canadian business prior to moving to New York Office. Previously Kurt has worked for a number of investment banks in Commodities and Futures trading roles as well as number of fintech business. Directly prior to SmartStream he managed the financial services practice for Gartner providing consulting and research services to the Australian banking market. He brings a unique view point of trading and technology consulting experience to the client services side of the organization.

Johannes Frey-Skött is a driven development manager with a specialisation towards the European regulatory domain. Having experience from buy- and sell-side and now completing his knowledge through the addition of being on the vendor side gives a valuable competence in order to understand and solve clients’ issues regarding regulatory matters.