ESSENTIA ANALYTICS HIRES ROBIN STRONG AS GLOBAL HEAD OF SALES
Essentia’s Global Expansion Continues Amid Asset Management Industry’s Increased Adoption of Behavioral Data Analytics
NEW YORK, NY – March 7, 2019 – Essentia Analytics (Essentia), a leading provider of behavioral data analytics and consulting for professional investors, continues to grow with the addition of Robin Strong as Global Head of Sales, based in London. Strong comes to Essentia with more than 25 years of experience in the financial technology industry and is responsible for leading Essentia’s sales strategy and execution.
Prior to joining Essentia, Strong served as Managing Director for Westminster RPA, a research commission management business owned by Cowen. In 2015, Strong founded The Investment Data Utility, a service that reduces the cost of data errors for investment managers, banks, hedge funds and insurance companies.
“The world’s top investors are increasingly interested in how data analytics can support better investment decision-making, and Essentia’s sales are growing fast. We are thrilled to have such a tenured buy-side financial technology sales leader join the team, to help us continuously improve our own processes and performance,” said Clare Flynn Levy, Founder & CEO of Essentia Analytics.
Strong began his career at Salomon Brothers in London and has held various leadership roles in financial technology vendors, such as Charles River Development, Fidessa and Linedata. In these roles, he has been responsible for sales, marketing, business development and product strategy. Strong has a process-oriented technology background and has a Masters degree in Manufacturing Sciences and Engineering from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow.
“Having worked in various corners of the ever-advancing financial services and technology industries, I believe there is something special in Essentia’s solution,” added Strong. “I’m excited to work with this innovative team and help bring it to an even broader set of professional investors.”
About Essentia
Essentia Analytics is a leading provider of behavioral data analytics and consulting for professional investors. Led by a team comprised of experts in investment management, technology and behavioral science, Essentia combines next-generation data analytics technology with human coaching to help active fund managers measurably improve investment decision-making. Founded in 2013, the firm has repeatedly been recognized as a leading FinTech provider by financial technology and investment industry publications and associations. Essentia is headquartered in London and has an office in New York City.