Equity Data Science (EDS), a provider of investment process management software, has strengthened its advisory team with the addition of seasoned industry professionals Perry Boyle, Jay Chandler, Phil Vilhauer, and Vikas Kalra.
The four bring expertise in hedge fund management, investment banking, risk management, and fintech innovation, and all have extensive backgrounds in global finance and technology.
Boyle, CEO of MITS Capital, a defense tech investment bank in Ukraine, previously held leadership roles at Salomon Brothers, Alex. Brown & Sons, and Point72 Asset Management, and was a founding partner of Thomas Weisel Partners.
Chandler, former Senior Managing Director and Head of Equity Syndicate at Evercore, played a key role in building the firm’s equity underwriting business, and also held leadership positions at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America Merrill Lynch, including Head of Global Equity Syndicate.
Vilhauer, former Deputy Head of Global Equities at Citadel and Managing Director and Head of Global Trading at Point72, has deep expertise in global trading, portfolio management, and investment analytics.
Kalra, founder of Reliable Revenue Partners, a fintech and data advisory firm, previously led risk and portfolio analytics teams at MSCI and held senior roles at Cross River, Alkymi, and FXCM.
In a press statement, Greg McCall, Co-Founder and President of EDS, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Perry, Jay, Phil, and Vikas to our advisory team. Their extensive industry experience will be invaluable as we continue to enhance our platform and drive better investment outcomes for our clients.”
Since its inception in 2012, EDS has supported institutional investors ranging from start-ups to large asset managers and hedge funds. The firm recently launched Nexus, a next-generation risk and portfolio management solution designed to streamline workflows and provide deeper insights for investment teams.
