About RegGenome

Bob led the spin-out of Regulatory Genome Development Ltd (RegGenome) from the University, with extensive experience in venture development and regulatory innovation. He led RegGenome as CEO and now serves as Executive Chairman. He is a Management Professor of Finance at Cambridge Judge Business School, where he co-founded the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance, leading it to become a globally-recognised authority on the impact of fintech on financial markets. Bob developed its flagship Cambridge Fintech & Regulatory Innovation programme, training over 1,300 regulators and policy makers from 300 organisations in 140 countries since 2019. Bob holds a PhD from Cambridge, MBA from Chicago Booth, MSc from LSE, and BCom from Queens University.

Shruti Kumar is a graduate of the University of Cambridge class of 2020, holding an MBA from Cambridge Judge Business School. Prior to her MBA she spent six years at Deloitte, her most recent role as a financial advisor in Mergers & Acquisitions-Transaction services, working on several cross-border transactions and deals primarily within the tech sector. Since completing her MBA she has been engaged with Regulatory Genome Development Limited, helping to build the business model, financial plan and supporting on investment and fund-raising activities. Shruti also holds a B.com (Finance and Accounting) and is a Chartered Accountant.

Karl Seagrave is the Chief Product and Technology Officer at RegGenome. He has spent over 25 years turning complex, high-risk domains into scalable product platforms that deliver measurable customer and commercial outcomes.

Before RegGenome he founded and led Marina Data, an AI RegTech business. Before that he built Fenergo’s innovation division as Head of Innovation, working with tier-one banks globally, and led platform transformation at Citi across the in-house systems supporting their corporate and institutional banking clients.

Throughout these roles, the same ambition: turning regulatory compliance from a cost of doing business into a source of competitive advantage. At RegGenome his focus is delivering the infrastructure to make that the norm rather than the exception.

Mark Gemmell has over 30 years of experience in the software industry and more than 20 years of managing software teams. Throughout his career, he has delivered mission-critical software and SaaS products. Mark has successfully built and managed engineering teams of over 100 members, focusing on creating quality engineering cultures through mentoring and support, process improvements, vision building, and fostering positive attitudes.

Manos leads RegGenome’s regulatory analyst team, the subject matter experts that build RegGenome’s information structures and training datasets, and is additionally responsible for managing content sources and third party rights. He has worked in RegTech and financial regulation for over a decade, first as a regulator with the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority and then at a London-based RegTech firm and eventually joining RegGenome when it was spun out of the University of Cambridge.

Sarah Martin is the driving force behind our commitment to operational excellence and the cultivation of a dynamic company culture. With a proven track record and extensive experience across various industries, Sarah brings a unique blend of expertise to her role as Head of Business and People Operations. As a results-oriented professional, Sarah excels in strategic planning, change management, and program development. Her journey with our company began in July 2021, and since then, she has continuously demonstrated her dedication to driving innovation, streamlining processes, and empowering our employees to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Paula Buttery is a Professor of Machine Learning and Language in the Natural Language & Information Processing Group at the Department of Computer Science and Technology, University of Cambridge. She is the Co-Director of Cambridge Language Science Interdisciplinary Research Centre and the Lead Scientific Advisor for Cambridge University Press & Assessment. Paula is also part of iLexIR, a consultancy company developing text processing tools with Natural Language Processing technology. Paula has a PhD in Computational Science and is a Fellow at Gonville and Caius College.

Mary Macauley brings a wealth of experience in providing support across diverse sectors. With a background spanning financial investment, property wealth management, executive search, and education, Mary has honed her skills in navigating various industries. Her role at RegGenome involves driving brand awareness and market growth through strategic digital marketing initiatives, comprehensive communications strategies, and engaging content creation. Mary’s multifaceted expertise enables her to effectively tailor marketing efforts to the specific needs and dynamics of RegGenome.