Aleksandar Kozacenko

Accomplished and strategic executive with 25+ years of experience in fund data management, data governance, and European fund distribution. Recognised for driving innovation, operational excellence, and building high-performing teams through hands-on, solution-oriented leadership.

Head of Market Intelligence Data & Reporting June 2024 – August 2025
Acolin InfoTech AG
• Defined and executed the Market Intelligence strategy to support business growth and innovation, contributing to a 15% increase in client engagement.
• Established robust data governance frameworks, ensuring data quality, consistency, and independence.
• Designed and implemented scalable reporting processes to monitor data integrity and performance.
• Served as Product Owner for Market Intelligence solutions, aligning product development with business.
• Provided cross-functional support and advanced data training across various departments.
• Leveraged advanced analytics to deliver insights for 40+ clients, driving targeted marketing strategies and measurable campaign performance gains.
• Cooperated on regulatory readiness and market trend analysis to support long-term strategic planning.
• Advised the Group Executive Committee on infrastructure improvements and evaluated strategic opportunities, including partnerships and acquisitions.
 

Head of Data Services January 2020 – June 2024
Acolin InfoTech AG
• Pioneered a comprehensive Data Services strategy resulting in a 25% increase in service adoption.
• Conceived the legal and operational foundations for data offerings, supporting scalability and compliance.
• Drove business development initiatives, expanding the client base by 35% in three years.
• Championed data integrity across five business units by establishing stringent validation protocols and anomaly detection systems, decreasing data discrepancies by 10% and improving decision-making speed.
• Represented Acolin in all data-related matters with industry associations, business partners, and key clients.
 

Head of Data Management January 2018 – January 2020
Acolin InfoTech AG
• Oversaw onboarding and distribution of mutual fund data across key global distribution platforms, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant delivery of 10,000+ product records.
• Designed and applied robust data workflows for MiFID and PRIIPs compliance, reducing regulatory risk incidents by 20%.
• Delivered client training and support for 30+ organisations, enhancing adoption of solutions and operational efficiency.
• Led industry-aligned process standardisation initiatives in partnership with OpenFunds and other stakeholders, contributing to the development of harmonised data standards and reducing manual intervention and discrepancies across fund data exchanges.
 

Consultant February 2017 – January 2018
AK Consulting
• Custom data management and dissemination with a strong focus on governance and quality.
• Provided data strategy, reporting and market intelligence consultation to 3+ financial institutions, improving decision-making speed.
 

Managing Director July 2016 – February 2017
Fundeye
• Planned overall company strategy, including budget reporting and performance monitoring.
• Led data management and quality control processes, ensuring 99% service reliability.
• Developed marketing strategies that generated 10+ new client contracts within the first year.
• Directed staff recruitment and team development during the company’s launch phase.
• Directed business development activities, supervised CRM, and oversaw product development.

Data Manager September 2015 – June 2016
Carnegie Fund Services S.A.
• Collected, validated, and analysed fund data, improving internal systems with 20% higher accuracy.
• Collaborated with IT and project teams to enhance data workflows, reducing processing time by 15%.
 

Consultant March 2014 – August 2015
AK Consulting
• Custom data management and dissemination with strong focus on governance and quality.
• Advised stakeholders on best practices, architecture, and market intelligence solutions, resulting in 3 major system upgrades for clients.
 

Head of Sales – Switzerland, Germany & Austria February 2013 – February 2014
Financial Express Ltd (Switzerland)
• Led regional sales and business development across DACH markets, achieving £1.2M annual revenue.
• Delivered tailored fund data solutions, managed key accounts, and drove 15% brand growth.
 

Senior Business Development Manager July 2007 – January 2013
Financial Express Ltd (UK)
• Launched operations in Ireland, achieving €250k+ in recurring revenue in 18 months.
• Conducted sales and account relationships across Europe, securing 20+ new institutional clients.
 

Senior Account Manager June 2005 – June 2007
Lipper (Reuters) Ltd (UK)
• Actively oversaw 90+ client accounts with $2.5M+ annual revenue; grew revenue 20%+.
• Collaborated with product teams to align service improvements with client feedback.
 

Head of UK Data November 2000 – May 2005
Morningstar Ltd (UK)
• Built Morningstar UK’s database from the ground up with 90%+ fund coverage of 25,000+ funds.
• Represented Morningstar at IMA committees and led regional data operations with 10+ person team.
 

Data Assistant March 1998 – October 2000
Standard & Poor’s Fund Services Ltd (UK)
• Developed procedures for data collection and processing, increasing throughput by 30%.
• Improved fund sectorisation and dividend integration processes, reducing processing errors by 10%.

• Code of Conduct Certificate June 2025
• Prevention of Money Laundering Certificate June 2025
• Sanctions and Embargoes Certificate March 2025
• MiFID II - Sales Representatives Certificate January 2025