Event overview

The Rimes Innovation Forum Boston brings together investment management, operations, data, and technology leaders to explore how firms are improving operational efficiency, strengthening governance, and preparing for AI-driven initiatives. Centered on the Rimes Intelligence Fabric, the day combines thought leadership presentations, expert panels, and peer networking focused on building scalable foundations for future growth, closing with networking to connect with peers and industry leaders.

8:00 am

Registration and breakfast

8:30 am

Welcome and Rimes strategy: The future of investment operations

Chief Revenue Officer
Kieran Kennedy
Chief Revenue Officer, Rimes
8:45 am

Panel discussion: Delivering AI-ready data: Building the foundation for decision-grade intelligence

Head of Client Strategy and Partnerships
Allen Cohen
Head of Client Strategy and Partnerships, Rimes
Senior Director, Investment Data Management
Marcella Belsan
Senior Director, Investment Data Management, MFS Investment Management
Principal and Head of Data, Cloud, and AI
Matthew Boyle
Principal and Head of Data, Cloud, and AI, Cutter Associates
Managing Director
Amit Nanavati
Managing Director, EY
9:15 am

Fireside chat: A conversation on data, innovation, and the road to AI Readiness

Chief Commercial Officer, North America
Scott Yasharian
Chief Commercial Officer, North America, Rimes
Chief Technology Officer
Tigran Khrimian
Chief Technology Officer, Rimes
9:45 am

Closing remarks and looking ahead

Chief Revenue Officer
Kieran Kennedy
Chief Revenue Officer, Rimes

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Event Speakers

Marcella Belsan
Senior Director, Investment Data Management, MFS Investment ManagementView Details
Matthew Boyle
Principal and Head of Data, Cloud, and AI, Cutter AssociatesView Details
Allen Cohen
Head of Client Strategy and Partnerships, RimesView Details
Kieran Kennedy
Chief Revenue Officer, RimesView Details
Tigran Khrimian
Chief Technology Officer, RimesView Details
Amit Nanavati
Managing Director, EYView Details
Scott Yasharian
Chief Commercial Officer, North America, RimesView Details

Marcella Belsan

Senior Director, Investment Data Management, MFS Investment Management

Matthew Boyle

Principal and Head of Data, Cloud, and AI, Cutter Associates

Allen Cohen

Head of Client Strategy and Partnerships, Rimes

Allen joined Rimes in 2024 as the Head of Client Strategy and Partnerships, bringing over 34 years of experience as a global financial services executive and board member. Before joining Rimes, he spent 17 years at BNY Mellon in senior leadership roles, including Executive Platform Owner for Revenue and Billing Services, Global Head of Accounting & Administration, Digital Officer, and CIO for Asset Management. He also served as Divisional CIO for Custody and Fund Services at J.P. Morgan Chase. 

In his role at Rimes, Allen collaborates closely with Sales, Product, and Engineering teams to enhance client solutions and drive strategic growth. An experienced speaker, he frequently shares insights at industry events and client roundtables. Allen has also contributed to industry thought leadership through engagements with prominent industry groups and publications, including Post Trade 360, Scrip, Global Custodian, and Sibos. Allen has successfully founded and sold companies to major financial institutions and led several high-profile M&A deals. 

Kieran Kennedy

Chief Revenue Officer, Rimes

Kieran joined Rimes in January 2026 as Chief Revenue Officer, responsible for the company’s global go-to-market strategy and commercial teams. He brings more than 30 years of leadership experience as well as deep domain expertise in financial data and applications, cloud technology, and analytics, serving institutional buy and sell-side customers.

A recognized leader in Fintech, Kieran most recently served as Global Vice President of Data Cloud Product Partnerships at Snowflake, leading strategic partnerships and marketplace initiatives during a period of transformational, AI-driven innovation. Prior to Snowflake, he spent more than three decades at FactSet Research Systems where he oversaw $1.4B in revenue, with leadership roles in Sales, Strategic Alliances, Client Success, Operations and Product Development across global markets.

Kieran began his career at Goldman Sachs & Company, executing FX trades across global currency markets, and holds a BA in Economics from Syracuse University.

Kieran is based in New York.

Tigran Khrimian

Chief Technology Officer, Rimes

Tigran brings extensive experience leading large-scale technology transformation, enterprise modernization, and high-performing engineering organizations. His expertise spans cloud, AI enablement, Big Data platforms, and modern technology architecture, with a focus on improving scalability, resilience, and business performance.

Throughout his career, Tigran has led technology transformations exceeding $50 million, simplifying complex technology environments, reducing technical debt, and modernizing engineering practices and operating models. His experience includes spearheading the development of the world’s largest cloud-based financial database, managing exabyte-scale market data within highly regulated environments.

Tigran’s leadership approach combines technology strategy with disciplined execution, building adaptable teams and aligning technology investments with business priorities to drive growth, efficiency, and measurable value.

Amit Nanavati

Managing Director, EY

Scott Yasharian

Chief Commercial Officer, North America, Rimes