Bringing over 30 years’ experience in the IT and asset management industry, Nick is a proven technology leader recognised for specialising in financial sector solutions for fund managers, wealth managers and administrators.  Before joining Calastone, Nick held various c-level leadership roles at Bravura Solutions, including CTO, COO and CEO. Prior to joining Bravura Solutions, Nick was the Chief Technology Officer for DST Global Solutions (now part of SS&C), where he was responsible for driving technical innovation across a diverse product range.

Digital innovation remains a key priority for the business. To continue driving forward the firm’s leadership and market adoption of new digital investment vehicles, Calastone has appointed Adam Belding as Chief Architect, where he will be responsible for leading Calastone’s Digital Investments programme and collaborating with clients to enable new digital ‘tokenised’ investment models – the next generation of collective investment.

Julien Hammerson, Chief Executive Officer at Calastone, comments: “I am delighted to welcome Nick Parsons onboard as Chief Technology Officer. Nick’s exceptional industry experience, deep technological expertise, and proven track record of strategic leadership will play an important role in strengthening Calastone’s senior leadership team.

“The funds industry is undergoing a major transition to digitalisation. As our network continues to grow, Nick will be instrumental in leading our future technology strategy as we expand the business into new verticals and continue to support our clients through the next phase of automation.

“I am proud of the progress we have made so far in driving innovation in the tokenisation of assets. Adam will play a critical role as Chief Architect in leading the funds industry into a new era, which will see tokenised investment vehicles become the standard.”

Nick Parsons, Chief Technology Officer at Calastone, comments: “I am thrilled to be joining the company pioneering the digital transformation of the funds industry globally and transforming multiple new areas of the value chain, and I am looking forward to working with Adam in his new role as we bring our Digital Investments platform to market. I have long admired Calastone’s history of adapting and innovating to meet market needs across the asset management industry and the business is well placed to support asset managers and servicers on their digitalisation journey. I look forward to joining Calastone’s talented and driven team as CTO and helping to drive the growth of the business as it expands globally.”

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Libby Roy

Libby Roy, currently non-executive director of Bravura, has over 20 years leading global financial services and technology companies and joins from Optus Business in Australia where she was their Managing Director. She has also held several senior executive positions with AMP and AXA, was Managing Director of PayPal in ANZ, and held senior global roles with American Express. Based in Australia, Libby will spend a large amount of time working in the UK and other regions that Bravura serves.

Bravura Chairman Neil Broekhuizen said “I have every confidence that Libby will champion the needs of clients, employees and shareholders into the future. I am delighted that Libby has agreed to become our next CEO, having experienced her talent and contribution first-hand, I am sure she will contribute significantly to Bravura’s development, both internally and externally.”

Peter Mann, former CEO of Skandia and long-standing non-executive Director of Bravura will be the interim CEO until 22 August. Post this Peter will take on the role as Chairman for EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) to bring additional support and focus to Bravura’s growth plans in the region.

In accepting the appointment for Chief Executive Officer from August 22^nd, Libby Roy says “I would like to thank the outgoing CEO, Nick Parsons, for the work he has done in building the executive team and his contribution during his many years with Bravura. I am looking forward to using my experience to harness the tremendous opportunities Bravura has in its existing markets and globally. Bravura has been experiencing a transition in its markets and has been developing its offering accordingly. I am very excited to have been given the opportunity to capitalise on this.”

Peter Mann, interim Chief Executive Officer and new Chairman for EMEA said, “During my time as non-executive director, I’ve seen Bravura grow into a highly regarded and deeply trusted partner to some of the world’s most important financial institutions and I wish to help to continue this growth.”

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Nick Parsons

Bravura Solutions Limited (Bravura) has announced the appointment of Nick Parsons as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, with Tony Klim stepping down, effective 3 September 2021. Mr Parsons joined Bravura as its Chief Technology Officer in 2007, undertaking a range of senior leadership roles in the business including Business Development Director, before moving into the Global Chief Operating Officer role in 2020.

Departing Chief Executive Officer Tony Klim said, “It has been a great honour for me to serve Bravura over the past 13 years, including 10 years as CEO. During my tenure, Bravura has grown into a highly regarded and deeply trusted partner to some of the world’s most important financial institutions. I am immensely proud of what our company has become. I have no doubt that Bravura’s future remains very bright.”

“I am also pleased to announce that the Bravura Board of Directors has appointed Nick Parsons to the position of Chief Executive Officer. Given his deep industry expertise, outstanding client relationships and experience with Bravura, I have every confidence that Nick will champion the needs of clients, employees and shareholders into the future,” Mr Klim said.

Based in London, Mr Parsons has over 30 years of experience in the IT industry specialising in financial sector solutions. Prior to joining Bravura Solutions, Mr Parsons was the Chief Technology Officer for DST Global Solutions, where he was responsible for driving innovation and implementing complex global projects.

In accepting the appointment, Nick Parsons said, “It is an honour to succeed Tony as CEO, it has been a real pleasure working with him. Under Tony’s outstanding leadership Bravura has enjoyed excellent growth, entering new markets and bringing new products on stream. Bravura is strategically well-positioned for the future, and I look forward to working together with my management team and colleagues globally to deliver exceptional results for our clients and our shareholders.”

Parsons continued: “We are witnessing considerable change in our core markets across the value chain. Whether it be the shift to vertical integration and increasing distribution accessibility in the UK, or the thrust to automate rather than outsource as in Australia and New Zealand, Bravura is well positioned to provide solutions.

“Our clients are looking to deliver greater value to their customers through digital offerings, speed to market and cost reduction – we deliver this through our expertise in innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence, microservices and cloud.

“I am delighted to be leading Bravura through its next phase of growth in this dynamic global market environment.

Megan Owen will be taking over the role of Global Chief Operating Officer. Ms Owen joined Bravura Solutions as Chief Operating Officer, EMEA and has over 25 years’ experience in the IT industry. Prior to joining Bravura Solutions, Ms. Owen worked for 17 years in Capgemini as a Programme Director, then as Head of Digital Consulting at Dell EMC and more recently as Managing Director at Sopra Steria.

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