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Rimes Appoints Vijay Mayadas as CEO

In an exciting development for the investment community, Rimes has announced the appointment of Vijay Mayadas as its new Chief Executive Officer and chairman of the board. This change marks a significant step forward for Rimes, a leader in enterprise data management solutions dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of investors globally. Mayadas joins Rimes with a renowned background in the FinTech sector and aims to accelerate the company's transformation into an intelligence hub for the investment industry.

A Proven Leader in FinTech

Vijay Mayadas brings with him over 25 years of valuable experience intersecting technology, data, and financial services. Prior to joining Rimes, he spent 12 years at Broadridge Financial Solutions, where he held key leadership roles, including CEO of Capital Markets. During his tenure, he drove substantial growth, increasing the company’s revenue from $600 million to over $1 billion and elevating its market capitalization from below $3 billion to nearly $30 billion. Notably, Mayadas played a critical role in launching industry-first innovations such as AI-based trading platforms and distributed ledger solutions that currently facilitate trillions of dollars in monthly transactions across the market.

Endorsement from Rimes Board

Donal Smith, the Chair of Rimes’ Board, expressed confidence in Mayadas' capabilities, stating, “Vijay is a world-class leader with a proven track record in expanding global FinTech enterprises and fostering groundbreaking product innovations. His deep practical knowledge in utilizing next-generation technologies, especially AI, uniquely qualifies him to advance Rimes' strategy and elevate the company to its next phase of market leadership and growth.”

Vision for Rimes' Future

In his acceptance, Vijay Mayadas remarked, “Rimes has established an incredibly successful business over the last 30 years—truly the gold standard for benchmark and index data. I am thrilled at the opportunity that lies ahead. In a world where workflows are increasingly driven by artificial intelligence, the demand for trusted, independent, and meticulously curated data—a fabric of intelligence—is more crucial than ever. There is no company better positioned than Rimes to fill this gap.”

With the backing of Five Arrows, Rothschild & Co’s alternative investment group, Rimes is expanding its unique market leadership within the global investment ecosystem, supported by close partnerships with blue-chip clients and an unprecedented network of over 800 data partners. This powerful ecosystem forms the engine behind the innovations at Rimes, providing mission-critical solutions for the entire investment lifecycle ranging from gold-standard benchmarks and ESG data to advanced platforms for asset allocation and rebalancing tailored for the world’s most complex asset owners.

Commitment to Innovation

Under Mayadas' leadership, Rimes is set to accelerate its investments into its ecosystem—prioritizing its workforce, technology, and partnerships—to empower every client to convert data into a true competitive advantage. As the demand for sophisticated investment intelligence solutions grows, Rimes aims to ensure that high-quality data remains accessible to institutional investors worldwide.

About Rimes

Rimes is dedicated to providing transformative solutions for enterprise data management within the global investment community. Driven by their passion to resolve complex data challenges, they serve clients globally, backing over $75 trillion in managed assets. Leading institutional investors, asset managers, and service providers rely on Rimes to make informed investment decisions through accurate insights and industry-leading technology. For more information, visit Rimes.

About Five Arrows

Five Arrows, the alternative investment arm of Rothschild & Co, manages assets exceeding €29 billion, with offices in major financial hubs such as Paris, London, New York, and San Francisco. The private equity arm, overseeing more than €10 billion, focuses on investments in businesses with robust management teams and strong organic growth models.

For more insights, you can learn more about Five Arrows at Rothschild & Co.