Thoughtwork Hires Rav Hayer as UK & Ireland Managing Director and Head of European Financial Services Unit
Thoughtworks Appoints Rav Hayer as UK & Ireland Managing Director and Head of European Financial Services Practice
Rav Hayer, a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in financial services technology, business strategy, and large-scale transformations, has been appointed as the Managing Director for the UK & Ireland and Head of the European Financial Services Practice at Thoughtworks [1][2][3].
In his new role, Hayer will be responsible for leading Thoughtworks' operations and strategy within the UK, Ireland, and Europe, with a particular focus on the financial services sector. He will drive the strategic growth of Thoughtworks in the UK and Ireland market, expand the firm's influence within the financial services sector across Europe, and guide financial institutions through complex digital transformations [3].
As the Head of the European Financial Services Practice, Hayer will be instrumental in helping organizations navigate challenges in financial services, such as regulatory compliance and technology-driven growth strategies. He has emphasized the importance of strategic compliance roadmapping, building modern AML/CTF platforms, data quality and governance, and fostering a culture of responsible innovation to help financial institutions become more resilient and compliant [4].
Hayer joins Thoughtworks from Alvarez & Marsal, where he led complex digital transformation programs for financial services clients across Europe. He is a qualified accountant with an MBA, and his appointment underscores Thoughtworks' commitment to providing its clients with the best possible strategic leadership and financial services expertise [2].
Thoughtworks, a global technology consultancy with over 10,000 employees across 48 offices in 19 countries, has been delivering digital innovation for 30+ years. The company integrates design, engineering, and AI in its services, helping clients solve complex business problems with technology as the differentiator [5].
For media inquiries, please contact Kathrin Jansing, Head of public relations at Thoughtworks Europe, at [email protected] [6]. To keep up with Thoughtworks' news, follow the company on various platforms, including its website, LinkedIn, and YouTube [7].
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- Thoughtworks' new Managing Director for the UK & Ireland and Head of European Financial Services Practice, Rav Hayer, will focus on driving the strategic growth of Thoughtworks in the UK and Ireland market, leading the company's operations and strategy, and guiding financial institutions through complex digital transformations, leveraging his experience in financial services technology, business strategy, and large-scale transformations.
- In his role, Hayer will help organizations navigate challenges in financial services, such as regulatory compliance and technology-driven growth strategies, by emphasizing the importance of strategic compliance roadmapping, building modern AML/CTF platforms, data quality and governance, and fostering a culture of responsible innovation.
- As Thoughtworks integrates design, engineering, AI, and cloud services in its digital transformation solutions, Hayer's expertise in these areas will be instrumental in expanding the firm's influence within the financial services sector across Europe and helping clients solve complex business problems with technology as the differentiator.
