Ken Archer
Chief Executive Officer
Ken Archer joined SmartStream Technologies as CEO on November 6, 2006. An accomplished executive, he has more than 30 years experience in leading and managing large services and software companies. Ken started his career with JP Morgan, where he was VP of Information Services, he subsequently became CEO of Mercantile Information Services and COO of The Savings Corporation, a subsidiary of AIG. Prior to joining SmartStream Ken’s most recent position was President of European Business Development at Computer Sciences Corporation, where he was responsible for managing the sales organisation of a $4bn operation with a CAGR of 15%.
Erlend Asker
Operations Director
Erlend joined SmartStream in March 2007 to manage the company's day-to-day operations. He brings more than 20 years experience in senior management positions within the financial technology sector to the role.
Prior to joining SmartStream, Erlend was Vice President Technical Services, EMEA for Opsware Inc where has was responsible for the company's Professional Services and pre-sales activities across the EMEA region.
Erlend also held management position at Sybase for more than five years and senior management roles at Seebeyond for nine years. Prior to Seebeyond, he held technical leadership, consultancy and software development positions at a number of vendors. Erlend holds a BSc in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Kent.
Andy Balchin
Chief Financial Officer
Andy joined SmartStream’s Board of Directors in February 2007. With 25 years experience of working in the software industry he brings significant financial expertise in managing fast growing companies. Prior to joining SmartStream Andy held senior Finance positions with SeeBeyond, Documentum, Symantec, Ashton Tate and Honeywell Control Systems. Andy is a qualified Chartered Accountant who has recently led a number of successful systems project implementations and Sarbanes Oxley and Revenue Recognition projects.
Richard Cummings
Regional Director Asia Pacific
Richard joined SmartStream in 2002 and has brought a wealth of experience to SmartStream, having worked in the financial services and financial technology industry for over 20 years.
Prior to heading up the company's operations in Asia Pacific, Richard achieved significant success in his role as UK Regional Director. Previously he worked for Reuters as the Business Director for the UK and Ireland Risk Management business, a role he also held in Reuters Asia Pacific. Prior to his Reuters career he worked at SunGard Capital Markets in Asia, London and Europe. Richard has also held management roles at Morgan Guaranty Trust Co of New York, Credit Suisse Financial Products and Barclays.
Kulvinder Kandola
Product Development Director
Kulvinder Kandola, Development Director, joined SmartStream Technologies in October 2000 and has over 17 years experience of developing and delivering financial software products. On completion of a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Kulvinder began his career in the banking division at Misys Plc, where he held senior development management positions with ACT Financial Systems and Midas Kapiti International. At SmartStream Technologies, Kulvinder manages the product management, development and support operations.
Luis Longhi
Regional Director Americas
Lou has worked at SmartStream Technologies since its inception, using his experience in the financial services industry to build and lead the company's US operations.
Prior to joining SmartStream, Lou was Global Sales Director for Complex Systems, Inc. in New York for six years. During his tenure there Lou had several assignments including building and managing the Latin American Market, the Middle Eastern Market and Asia Pacific Markets.
Lou attended the US Air Force Academy and Seton Hall University where he received a BS in Business Administration, majoring in Management. Lou is also an accomplished flight instructor and aerobatic pilot.
John Mason
Regional Director UK & Ireland
John joined SmartStream in 2008 and has brought significant management experience to the company, having worked in the financial technology industry for many years in both the UK and Europe. As SmartStream’s Regional Director for UK and Ireland he is responsible for managing existing and building new client relationships. Prior to joining SmartStream, John worked for Capco Reference Data Service/Netik LLC as Managing Director for EMEA. Other previous positions include management roles at a number of software vendors including BCS Plc, Aleri and GoldenSource.
Alastair McGill
Marketing & Alliances Director
Alastair is the Marketing & Alliances Director for SmartStream Technologies, responsible for the global marketing function including Demand Generation, Product Marketing, Alliances and Partner Program, Industry Analyst and Public Relations, Advertising, and Corporate Branding.
Prior to SmartStream, Alastair spent five years at HP in several marketing management positions before becoming Marketing Director for PeopleSoft UK & Ireland, a position he held for six years. Alastair graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University with a BSc Hons in Business Studies and holds the CIM Diploma.
Steve Moss
Business Development Director
Steve is a SmartStream veteran with 24 years experience in financial services technology. Steve was instrumental in designing and building the company’s reconciliations products that were the foundation of SmartStream’s development.
As Business Development Director, Steve’s global remit is to extend commercial opportunities through creative solution development for SmartStream’s global client base. Steve also provides direction to SmartStream’s products, solutions and market focus.
David Porter
HR Director
David is responsible for all aspects of Human Resources worldwide. He joined SmartStream in December of 2008. Prior to this he gained extensive international HR experience with Shell, Thomson Reuters and International SOS. David graduated from the University of Glasgow with honours in Political Economy and Economic History and is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
Christian Schiebl
Regional Director Europe
Christian joined SmartStream following the acquisition of Management Data. He brings more than 18 years experience in financial IT to his role as Regional Director overseeing SmartStream’s business in Europe.
Prior to joining SmartStream, Christian was a Principle Consultant at both Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) and Compaq after it bought DEC, and later held senior level positions at Management Data. Christian holds a Masters and PhD in Physics from Vienna Technical University.
Katharina Zimmermann
Company Secretary
Katharina Zimmermann joined Management Data, now part of the SmartStream Technologies Group, as Legal Counsel, in 1995. Following the IBO from Geac, Katharina was appointed Corporate Counsel and Company Secretary. Previously, Katharina held the position of Legal Counsel at EDV GmbH, and holds a degree in Law from the University of Vienna.