Our Board of Advisors

Rob Mitchell is the co-founder and CEO of FT Longitude, a leading global provider of thought leadership and content marketing services to multinational clients. In 2018, Rob secured investment for Longitude from the Financial Times Group and, in 2022, Longitude became a fully owned subsidiary of the FT Group. Rob continues to work with clients on their strategy for thought leadership, messaging and corporate narrative, helping them to create distinctive positioning that sets them apart in a highly competitive landscape. Prior to co-founding Longitude, Rob held a senior editorial role at the Economist Intelligence Unit, and prior to that he edited sponsored reports for the Financial Times, including the Mastering Management series. Rob has an MA in Classics from Oxford University and a Non-executive Director Diploma from the Financial Times.

Martina Macpherson is the Head of ESG Product Strategy and Management at SIX Financial Information, the Exchange Group that operates the Swiss and Spanish Stock Exchanges. She brings over two decades of expertise in the realm of sustainable finance as an ESG luminary, researcher, and entrepreneur. Notably, she now presides as the Chair of the Board at the Future of Sustainable Data Alliance (FoSDA), a unifying force that harmonizes the voices of global sustainable data and analytics pioneers, ranging from industry titans to visionary upstarts, and influential NGOs. Her leadership extends to SIX Financial Information, where she spearheads ESG Product Strategy and Management within the Exchange Group governing the Swiss and Spanish Stock Exchanges.

Mainak Mazumdar is a renowned expert in technology-driven disruption and consumer behavior, with decades of experience in data science and analytics. Formerly the Chief Research and Analytics Officer at Fox Corporation and the Chief Data and Research Officer at Nielsen, Mainak has consistently delivered pioneering methodologies that unlock value for global businesses.

Krishnakumar S. Davey (KK Davey) is a visionary leader in strategic consulting and consumer insights, with an outstanding track record of driving growth for global brands. As the President of Strategic Analytics and Consulting at IRI, KK has spearheaded initiatives that merge market analytics with evolving consumer trends, empowering businesses to gain a competitive edge. Previously, he held senior leadership roles at McKinsey & Company, where he advised Fortune 500 companies on growth strategies and market positioning.

Shankar Iyer is an entrepreneurial leader and fintech pioneer, renowned for building and scaling high-performing businesses on a global scale. As the Founder and CEO of Viteos, which he successfully sold to Intertrust, Shankar brings unparalleled expertise in operational excellence and innovation within the investment operations industry. Most recently, he served as the CEO of Intertrust Group, a Dutch publicly listed leader in corporate and fund administration, overseeing over 4,000 employees across 30+ countries. He later led the successful sale of Intertrust to CSC, a global leader based in Delaware, USA.