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Why Rimes?

Investment Data Expertise and Client Commitment

Solving the toughest challenges in investment data management starts with knowing investment data. Our industry experience and world-class knowledge help us understand complex data types. We tailor solutions to client needs in ways competitors can’t. At Rimes, client commitment drives everything we do. We develop technology and solutions for their needs in an increasingly complex investment landscape.

Our Leadership Team

Brad Hunt
Chief Executive OfficerView Details
Justin Brickwood
Chief Product Officer View Details
Laura Davis
Chief Marketing OfficerView Details
Gus Macfarlane
Chief Operating OfficerView Details
Stuart Pemble
Chief Financial OfficerView Details
Donal Smith
Board ChairView Details

Brad Hunt

Chief Executive Officer

Brad joined Rimes in 2021 to lead the company’s expansion into new product areas and markets. Since his joining, Rimes has steadily increased its client footprint through both acquisitive and organic growth. In addition, the company has significantly extended its capabilities as an enterprise data management solutions provider and industry partner.  

Having spent over 30 years working at high profile organizations such as Bank of New York Mellon, IHS Markit and Goldman Sachs, Brad is a recognized leader of innovative growth businesses in wholesale capital markets, spanning electronic trading, data services, and financial technology. He has an active involvement in the financial technology and data segments and has also served as an advisor to several large private equity firms in London.  

Brad is a graduate of the University of British Columbia with a BA in International Relations.  

Justin Brickwood

Chief Product Officer 

Justin joined Rimes in November 2021 as Chief Product Officer, leading the Product and Technology organizations at Rimes, responsible for product vision, strategy, development and commercialization. 

Previously, Justin was the Head of Corporate and Investment Bank Innovation at Barclays, responsible for strategy and execution to bring external FinTech innovations into the bank. Prior to Barclays, Justin spent 23 years at Goldman Sachs working in Global Markets, most recently as Head of EMEA Equities Electronic Trading Engineering where he worked with clients and sales to deliver new products and improve execution quality for clients. 

Justin has been a prominent speaker at industry events, representing Rimes at FIMA US, the Pensions & Investments UK Pension Fund Tour, and numerous client roundtable discussions. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Electronics from the University of Edinburgh.  

Laura Davis

Chief Marketing Officer

Laura Davis joined Rimes in October 2021 as Chief Marketing Officer, leading Marketing, Product Marketing, Corporate Communications and Analyst Relations  

Laura has more than 20 years’ experience building go to market, brand and growth strategies for fintech, SaaS, regulatory compliance, private equity, and institutional firms. Prior to joining Rimes, she ran a global marketing consultancy following her role as Global Head of Marketing for IHS Markit, where she led marketing for the organization’s Financial Services businesses.  

Laura holds a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Business Administration from Simon Fraser University in Canada.  

Gus Macfarlane

Chief Operating Officer

Gus joined Rimes in September 2024 as Chief Operating Officer, responsible for global Operations, organizational transformation and client delivery excellence. Gus brings significant experience scaling fintech, financial data and financial services organizations globally, most recently at Barclays Group, where he led Vendor Transformation, Strategy, and Innovation during a period of significant growth. Prior to Barclays, Gus successfully led complex business operations at firms including Experian, Transcom and Sky.  

Gus served in the British Army and was educated at Edinburgh and Aberdeen Universities. He received the ‘Men for Gender Balance Rising Star’ Winner 2021 from WeAreTheCity and was a Finalist in the British ExForces Awards 2022.  

Stuart Pemble

Chief Financial Officer

Stuart joined Rimes in December 2021 as Chief Financial Officer, bringing significant financial leadership experience in both private and public companies. Most recently at Thomson Reuters and Finastra, his sector expertise includes financial services, data, and technology.  

Stuart is an active member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS). He mentors CIMA students with their careers and is an advisor to start-up companies focused on sustainable enterprise.  

Stuart is a BA (Hons) graduate of Kingston University and, most recently, specialized in Fintech at Imperial College London.

Donal Smith

Board Chair

Donal Smith joined Rimes in 2020 as non-executive Board Chair. Donal is the Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Credit Benchmark.  

Prior to co-founding Credit Benchmark, he was CEO of Data Explorers and has previously held roles at Thomson Reuters, including CEO of Thomson Financial in Europe and Asia. He was CEO of FT.com and Director of Electronic Publishing for the Financial Times Group.  

Previous non-executive roles include: Financial News; BISAM S.A.; Reach plc; and Selerity Inc.  

Current non-executive roles are: NED Pirum; Chairman; DeHavilland/Forefront Group.  

Our History 

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Rimes Founded

1996

Rimes was founded in New York to address the industry-wide challenge of managing complex index data. 

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London Office

2000

Rimes expanded globally with the opening of its London office, enhancing its presence in the European market and providing localized data management solutions.  

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Sydney Office

2002

Rimes opened its Sydney office, establishing a presence in the APAC time zone to facilitate 24/7 support and enhanced services for the region.  

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Seattle Office

2006

Rimes opened its Seattle office to better serve west coast clients in the US and Canada.  

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Nicosia Office 

2007

Rimes opened its Cyprus office to further enhance global client support and 24×7 coverage .

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Paris Office

2009

Rimes opened its Paris office, establishing a strong research and development hub and enhanced European support. 

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Boston Office

2012

Rimes expanded its footprint in North America by opening a Boston office, further bolstering support for the buy-side community.  

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Singapore Office

2013

Rimes opened its Singapore office, strengthening its presence in Asia and enhancing support and services for clients across the region.  

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Toronto Office

2014

Rimes opened its Toronto office, expanding its North American presence and providing increased support and services for Canadian clients.  

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Manila Office

2019

Rimes opened its Manila office, further enhancing 24/7 global client support.

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EQT Acquired Rimes

2020

EQT invests in Rimes to expand regulatory technology and data management solutions, extend partnerships, and reach new clients in the investment industry.  

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Rimes Acquired by Five Arrows

2024

Rimes was acquired by Five Arrows, the alternative assets arm of Rothschild & Co., laying the groundwork for accelerated expansion.  

Global Presence, Local Expertise 

With offices and personnel operating across markets worldwide, Rimes is a trusted partner in understanding and overcoming the unique challenges of the global investment community.

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  • New York
  • London
  • Paris
  • Nicosia
  • Manila
  • Singapore
  • Sydney

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