Alastair Cairns

Non-Executive Director, Sharon AI

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General Introduction

Alastair Cairns is a highly experienced executive with a distinguished three-decade career across technology, asset management, and consulting. Known for his strategic mindset and action-driven leadership, Alastair has been integral in launching new businesses within large organizations. He holds a Master’s in Economics from the University of Chicago and dual degrees in Physics and Economics from Queen’s University, Canada.

Background

Alastair has held pivotal roles at leading financial institutions and technology firms.

2024 - Present

Head of Asset Management, North America at Linedata

2023 -2024

Chief Product Officer at Fiùtur

2017-2022

Head of Marketplace & President of Acervus Securities at Addepar
The founder and head of the business, responsible for setting vision and strategy, delivering targets, hiring and leading teams, and building external relationships, reports to the President and CEO.

2007- 2016

Credit Suisse 2007 – 2008: Americas Region: Chief Operating Officer Collaborated with CEO Americas to develop regional strategy and implement business initiatives, initially focusing on US private banking and Asset Management, then moved to CSAM in 2008. 2008-2012: Asset Management: Head of Strategy, M&A, and Product Development; CEO Americas Collaborated with CEO to create a leaner, more profitable AM Division post-crisis, shifting business mix, reducing headcount, and delivering capital back to Credit Suisse. 2013-2016: Private Banking & Wealth Management: Head Global Product Management; Co-Head Global Products and Solutions Managed a global private bank’s banking, lending, investment, and wealth planning products, managing 600 employees globally, merging with Solutions Partners in 2015, and reporting directly to CEOs.

2005-2007

Head of Strategy at Silver Point Capital

Identified and launched new business opportunities for a multi-strategy credit hedge fund with over $8 billion in AUM, working closely with the founding partners.

1994 - 2005

Partner at McKinsey & Company
Managed consulting teams, co-led client relationships, and focused on investment banking, asset management, and wealth management within FIG. Promoted from Analyst to Principal, transferred to New York in 2000.

Current Role

As a Non-Executive Director at Sharon AI, Alastair provides strategic oversight and guidance, leveraging his vast experience in financial markets and technology. His insights help drive the company’s growth and innovation in AI solutions tailored for asset management and other sectors.