GBST appointment to drive SaaS strategy

Yasmine Raso

Senior Journalist, Financial Newswire

23 June 2023

Former cloud infrastructure executive at Bravura, Ross Hamilton, has joined wealth technology firm, GBST, in the newly created role of Head of Cloud Infrastructure for Retail Wealth.

Hamilton brings over two decades of experience in the financial services technology space to the new role, in which he will spearhead the development and execution of GBST’s managed cloud Software as a Service (SaaS) strategy.

This includes the enhancements of its current suite of cloud-based technology including Composer, Catalyst and the recently acquired advice practice management solution, WealthConnect.

“As part of our growth strategy, GBST is committed to delivering secure and resilient digital-first wealth management solutions that support our clients’ business ambitions,” GBST global chief executive, Robert DeDominicis, said.

“Ross’s experience in our sector, and his extensive knowledge of cloud technology, will be pivotal in the continued development and expansion of our suite of SaaS solutions.”

Hamilton also developed Bravura’s cloud strategy and offering in his most recent role as Head of Infrastructure, supporting several clients in transitioning to cloud technology. He commenced his career at technical consultancy, Aquila, before spending over 10 years at International Financial Data Services (IFDS)

“GBST’s SaaS technology delivers reliable, flexible, intuitive solutions that allow clients to scale while improving efficiency, consistency, and reducing risk,” Hamilton said.

“I’m excited to have joined this dynamic, passionate team, and am looking forward to building on GBST’s existing cloud-based managed services, to help accelerate digital innovation and generate even greater value for clients.”