Kaizen, a regulatory reporting assurance specialist relied upon by major financial institutions, has appointed Sam North as its new Chief Product Officer (CPO) as the firm looks to accelerate the next stage of its growth.
North arrives at Kaizen after more than 15 years at DTCC, where he most recently held the role of Executive Director, Product Management. His background spans regulatory reporting, post-trade services and product development, alongside experience in digital transformation and the deployment of artificial intelligence across financial services.
In his new role, North will take charge of Kaizen’s product strategy and roadmap. His focus will centre on increasing client value and adoption as the business works towards a more connected and scalable platform.
Kaizen has built its reputation on the strength and rigour of its regulatory reporting assurance services. The company’s broader ambition is to make those capabilities more accessible and actionable through technology, giving clients clearer visibility into their reporting and a faster route to investigating and resolving issues.
Beyond his product management background, North’s experience in applying AI within financial services is expected to support Kaizen’s efforts to evolve its platform and improve how clients interact with the insights it generates.
Michael Leach, CEO of Kaizen, said, “Sam brings an exceptional combination of deep regulatory reporting knowledge, extensive product experience and a strong understanding of the challenges our clients face.”
Michael Leach, CEO of Kaizen, said, “His appointment comes at an important point in Kaizen’s growth as we continue to scale our platform and make it easier for clients to understand and act on the insights our assurance provides.”
Michael Leach, CEO of Kaizen, said, “Sam’s experience will be hugely valuable as we build on what Kaizen is already known for – deep expertise and rigorous regulatory reporting assurance – while continuing to evolve our platform and the experience we provide to clients. I’m delighted to welcome him to the team.”
Sam North, Chief Product Officer at Kaizen, said, “Kaizen has built a strong reputation for the quality of its regulatory reporting assurance and is trusted by many of the world’s leading financial institutions. I’m excited to be joining at such an important point in its growth.
“There is a significant opportunity to make those capabilities even more accessible and actionable through technology, giving clients greater visibility into their reporting and making it easier to investigate and resolve issues.
“I’m looking forward to working with the team and with clients as we continue to develop the Kaizen platform and build on Kaizen’s strong foundations.”
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