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Kevin Lenehan, CEO

Kevin Lenehan, CEO

Kevin joined Derivation in 2007. Previously he held IT Director roles at Credit Suisse, HSBC, ABN Amro and SG Warburg working within Trading, Sales and Research IT divisions.

His hobbies include long distance running and coaching children’s football.

Richard Bray, Managing Director

Richard Bray, Managing Director

Richard graduated from York University with a good degree in Computer Science, and then trained as a Chartered Accountant, before spending 10 years as the Head of Equity Derivatives IT at Nat West Markets & ABN Amro.

In 1996, Richard founded Derivation and now shares leadership of the company, with his main emphasis being on the technical side.

His hobbies include swimming, sailing, squash, table tennis and playing music.

Laurence Porter, Director

Laurence Porter, Director

Laurence graduated from Manchester University with a first class degree in Computer Science. Formerly Laurence worked within Derivatives IT at ABN Amro, before joining Derivation in 1996.

His hobbies include walking, cycling and playing the piano.

Dave Perkins, Director

Dave Perkins, Director

Dave joined Derivation in 1996. Prior to that, Dave worked within Derivatives IT at JP Morgan, ABN Amro and Volbroker.com.

Dave graduated from University of London with a BSc in Computer Science.

Cora Tang, Regional Manager

Cora Tang, Regional Manager

Cora joined Derivation in 2010 as the Regional Manager for Asia Pacific. Prior to that, Cora has worked in Citi Hong Kong, responsible for the Openprime offering, Beauchamp white-labelled product, for Citi prime brokage clients. She has also worked in various financial software providers where she was equipped with hedge fund front-to-back office knowledge.

Cora is a qualified CFA and MBA. She graduated in Australia from the University of Melbourne with double bachelor degree of Engineering and Commerce and the Master of Information Management and System from Monash University.

In her spare time, Cora enjoys going wakeboarding, boxing and doing yoga.

David Boot

David Boot, Regional Manager

David moved to New York in 2010 when Derivation opened their New York office. Prior to this David joined Derivation in 2005 as a Quantitative analyst after graduating from Oxford University with a Masters in Mathematics.

While working at Derivation David has obtained the CQF and PRM qualifications and is currently pursuing the CFA designation.

His Hobbies include Badminton and distance running.

Craig Jennings, Business Development

Craig Jennings, Business Development

Craig joined Derivation in 2009; prior to that, he was a Vice President at Morgan Stanley, working as a software solutions consultant within the Prime brokerage division.

Previously, Craig has held positions at other financial software companies including Tradar, where he was Sales Director and Pertrac Financial Solutions, where he was a Senior Sales Executive. Craig graduated from Birmingham University with a BSc in Economics and Finance.

In his spare time, Craig is a keen sportsman and enjoys skiing, playing golf and football.

Tim Thorpe, Support

Tim Thorpe, Support

Tim heads up the global support team for Derivation. He joined the company in 2005 having spent 6 years managing a global support team for the technology firm Xaar Plc.

During this time he gained commercial experience working within the EMEA, Asian and North American regions.

Prior to Derivation, Tim graduated from Bristol University with a MSc in Computer Science, in addition to a BEng in Manufacturing Enginerering from Aston University.

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