FIMA US 2025

April 07 - 08, 2025

Westin Copley Place, Boston MA

Brian Buzzelli

Director Meradia

Mr. Buzzelli is Senior Vice President and Head of Data Governance for Acadian, a quantitative institutional asset management firm specializing in active global, emerging and frontier investments utilizing sophisticated analytical models and specialized research expertise. He has primary responsibility for data governance policies, standards, data quality measurement, and alignment of data taxonomy, dictionary and meta-data management. With more than 20 years of leadership experience in prior roles including: Executive Director, Head of Enterprise Data Management, Americas responsible for Nomura’s client reference and product data as well as market data commercial vendor management supporting the U.S. and global broker dealer operations. Vice President, Americas Head for Thomson Reuters Enterprise Pricing and Reference Data business and strategic roles as Business Architect and Cross-Segment Product Manager for Mellon’s Global Asset Services division. He began his financial career at Federated Investors and is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Information and Decision Systems and holds two Master degrees; Management of Information Systems and an MBA in Finance from the Katz Business School at the University of Pittsburgh.

Day 1: Addressing Today’s Most Pressing Data Needs

11:40 AM Partner Keynote | Building the Next-Generation Operating Model: Redefining Agility and Efficiency Through Data, Cloud, AI, and Automation for Data-Driven Innovation

Modern investment operating models are no longer optional, organizations must embrace transformation across their data architecture, governance, and technology ecosystems. This powerful combination of data, cloud, AI, and automation are driving operational efficiency, scalability, and competitive differentiation. Firms are moving to next-gen operating models by aligning cloud-native applications and data architectures (MDM, DW/Lakehouse), integrating AI into workflows and applications, and leveraging automation to eliminate inefficiencies. This keynote will present the vision for the next-generation operating model where firms leverage AI-embedded analytics and instantaneous data access to drive decision-making and unlock innovation in our highly competitive and data-driven financial industry. The next-gen operating model vision will serve as the backdrop to drive collaboration in the roundtable discussions.

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