Peyman Mestchian

With over 25 years of experience at the intersection of finance, risk, and technology, Peyman is a recognized authority in FinTech, artificial intelligence, and venture capital. He currently serves as the Director of Research and an Industrial Professor at the Institute of Finance and Technology at UCL.

Previously, Peyman was Head of Corporate Development at Quantexa, where he led strategy formulation and M&A initiatives, driving the company’s growth and market expansion. Throughout his career, he has successfully founded, scaled, and exited multiple technology startups, securing investment and fostering innovation across the financial sector.

He has also held senior leadership roles at Chartis Research, EY, and SAS Institute, bringing deep strategic insight and analytical expertise to global financial markets. A Fellow of the Institute of Risk Management, Peyman’s research and thought leadership have been featured in leading publications, including The Economist, The Financial Times, and Risk Books.