
About Alveo
A specialist provider of cloud-based market and reference data solutions
Alveo is the leader in providing supremely reliable, high performance systems for the management of financial data.
Our Key Strengths
Innovating financial data management through our user-driven engineering
Combining rigor and flexibility: track your data flows but lower the cost of change
Business user enablement through easy set-up and onboarding of new data sets and applications
Global reach: clients and offices around the world

Our accreditations
Industry engagement and accolades
Alveo is proud to be a member of

Best Reference Data Managed Service

Best Software Solution for FRTB

Best Product

Best Ops Data Management Solution

Best Sell-Side Data Management Product

Best Buy-Side Managed Data Service
Leadership team

Mark Hepsworth

Mark Hepsworth
I joined Alveo over 5 years ago and have over 25 years of financial services experience across technology, data, and analytics.
Prior to joining Alveo, I held senior management positions with Interactive Data (now ICE Data Services), including serving as President of the Global Pricing & Reference Data business in New York and being part of its Executive Committee.
I am also a non-executive director at GRP Insurance, one of the UK’s largest insurance brokers where I assist with GRP’s data, analytics, and digital strategy.

Steve Robertson

Steve Robertson
I joined Alveo as CFO in January 2021 and am responsible for all corporate functions across the group. Before joining Alveo, I have held Group CFO roles in software, SaaS, and managed services businesses, mainly private equity-backed and growing or scaling quickly latterly as Group CFO of DPR Limited and prior to that, Group CFO at Target Group.
I bring operational and commercial experience, with a strong customer focus, from senior leadership roles in both Xchanging plc and Capita Group plc.
I’m married and when away from the office, traveling, mainly to wine regions, hiking and cycling is how I like to spend my time.

Mark Hermeling

Mark Hermeling
As CTO, I am responsible for the overall leadership of Research and Development at Alveo and work closely with Product Management and Technical Services to drive continued growth and product innovation.
I have over 20 years of management experience, developing and managing software products and services, predominately in Financial Services, including roles at SunGard and Accenture. In my most recent position before I joined Alveo, I was CTO for Glint pay, where I managed their technology function. I have two Bachelor degrees from The Hague University of Applied Sciences and a Master’s degree from the University of Delft, the Netherlands.

Martijn Groot

Martijn Groot
At Alveo, I look after marketing, strategy, and corporate development. I have 25 years of experience working in financial services and technology, mostly in product and market development roles with a focus on information services.
I have previously worked at ABN AMRO, iGate, and Euroclear with the market and reference data and analytics products and services as a common thread.
I hold an MBA from Insead, a Master’s degree in Mathematics from VU University Amsterdam, and a Master’s degree in English Literature and Linguistics from VU University Amsterdam & the University of Leeds. I love the outdoors, music, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.

Gary Appleby

Gary Appleby
As Head of International Sales, I am responsible for leading Alveo’s Sales in both EMEA and APAC.
I have over 25 years of experience in managing complex sales to the financial marketplace for global organizations including Traiana (ICAP) and Thomson Reuters (Refinitiv). I have held various sales leadership roles across Europe, Asia, and North America geographies covering cross-asset pre and post-trade, regulatory, and market data solutions.

Nathan Wolaver

Nathan Wolaver
As Managing Director of the Americas, I am responsible for all Sales and Operations in North and South America.
With extensive experience spanning over 25 years in financial services and data, including 14 years at Alveo, I have developed several businesses and go-to-market strategies for companies of all sizes.
I rejoined the business in 2018 following a 3-year role at Broadridge where I was Global Head of Data Management Solutions. Prior to joining Alveo for the first time, I held sales and leadership roles with Thomson Financial, Primark, Finaplex, and AIM Investments.

Simon Rayfield

Simon Rayfield
At Alveo, I am responsible for Customer Support, Professional Services, Managed Services, and Training. The global Operations function supports the company with specialist expertise to provide consistent implementation of best practices across customer service and support.
During my 30+ year career in financial services and technology, I have developed and demonstrated strong leadership skills, producing a quality-focused culture in Global Support and Professional Services teams. My experience includes 10 years in futures trading, 6 years in IT consultancy, and over 16 years in customer services roles within financial data and application software & services at IHS Markit and Alveo.
As a dad of 5, most of my spare time is spent with my family but I also love to play golf when possible.

Neil Sandle

Neil Sandle
At Alveo, we strive to deliver best-in-class market data solutions for our customers. It is not just our platform but our deep domain knowledge, attention to detail, and investment in the relationships we have with our customers.
I have built my experience over ten years at Eze Software and Trader, which is now part of the SS&C group, where I became Director of Product Management. My focus was on developing our portfolio management capabilities and moving to SaaS-delivered solutions.
At Alveo, I am responsible for our Product Management group and the direction of our solution set and overall roadmap and have led successful new product rollouts such as our Ops360 UI and Alpha data warehouse to our customers.
I have a master’s degree in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Birmingham. I’m married with a child on the way, love outdoor adventures and I am a keen cyclist & golfer.

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Interested in working on the future of data management?
Alveo offers a highly international, fast-paced performance culture, competitive salary and benefits with lots of room for growth and personal development. We work for some of the largest and most successful financial services firms and ensure our staff can make the most of their skills and develop new skills. We celebrate our successes and diversity. We work as a global team with close links between the global offices.
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