Aron Miodownik leads a boutique advisory and consulting business called Cambrian Associates that serves CEOs, COOs, CIOs, VC and Private Equity firms operating in the intersection between the finance and technology sectors. Cambrian focuses on business strategy, business development, operational restructuring, due diligence and technology strategy for its clients. Prior to starting Cambrian Associates, Aron was the COO of Merrill Lynch's Research Department from 2002-2005 where he implemented the NextGen technology platform, launched the iQanalytics suite of products, and helped restructure the department and manage the regulatory risk programs. Prior to his COO role, Aron held a number of senior roles at Merrill including: the Global Head of Technology Strategy & Business Development, the Head of Business Continuity, The Head of the Alternative Development Centers, the Head of BPO initiatives, the head of Quarterly Business Reviews and the CIO for Global Research. Before joining Merrill Lynch, Aron was an Executive Director in UBS's Equities Division where he held a number of senior e-commerce, business development, operations risk and merger integrations roles. Prior to his time at UBS, Aron spent 8 years with Accenture performing strategic business reviews, M&A planning, technology strategy and operational restructurings for clients in UK, South Africa, Russia, Ukraine, US, and Continental Europe. Aron graduated from Durham University in 1987 with a degree in Engineering Science and Management. |