teamMeet the C1OD Team
Behind C1OD’s live Open Data and Open Banking platform is a team that brings together financial services, technology and regulatory expertise. Below are our leadership team, the managers who lead delivery day to day, and the advisory board that helps shape our direction.
C1OD’s Leadership Team
Our leadership team combines decades of experience across financial services, technology and digital transformation. Together, they provide the strategic direction, industry expertise and technical leadership that underpin C1OD's vision of enabling secure, trusted Open Data ecosystems.
Chief Executive OfficerLewis Poe
Lewis leads C1OD's strategic direction, helping financial institutions realize the opportunities created by Open Data. With extensive experience in global capital markets, including serving as Global Head of Equity Derivatives at Deutsche Bank, he combines commercial leadership with deep technical expertise to drive innovation, industry collaboration and the development of trusted Open Data ecosystems. He also serves on the Board for FDX, contributing to the development of the standards that underpin financial data sharing across North America.
Chief Technology OfficerPaul Freeman
Paul is responsible for the ongoing development, delivery, and technical oversight of C1OD’s platform. He brings deep experience in building and managing complex technology solutions for global financial institutions including Goldman Sachs and UBS, with a focus on reliability and effective integration across complex regulated environments.
Chief Operations OfficerOksana Platonova
Oksana leads business development, driving strategic partnerships and customer engagement across the Open Data ecosystem. Working closely with financial institutions, technology partners and industry stakeholders, she helps organizations navigate their Open Data journey while supporting C1OD's continued growth and industry collaboration.
Chief Revenue OfficerJames Bell
James is the driving force behind the commercial strategy, accelerating revenue growth, expanding market share and establishing C1OD as a leader in the open data ecosystem within North America. He has a background in global Capital Markets and has worked as a consultant and advisor to numerous C-suite and senior leadership teams worldwide.
C1OD’s Management Team
Together, our team combines expertise in research, engineering, design, marketing and operations to solve complex challenges from every perspective. By bringing together strategic insight, technical excellence and customer understanding, we help shape the future of trusted Open Data ecosystems.
Head of MarketingPaul Brandner
Paul heads our marketing team and is a seasoned marketing leader with innovative startups. With a strong foundation in brand strategy, positioning, and identity, Paul has successfully led marketing at global fintech, IoT, agritech, and cleantech startups.
Head of Software EngineeringOsama Twebti
Osama leads C1OD's software engineering strategy and the delivery of its technology platform. With extensive experience at leading investment banks and hedge funds, he has built and led global engineering teams in delivering secure, scalable, mission-critical systems. He brings this combination of technical depth and delivery leadership to C1OD, ensuring its technology meets the evolving needs of customers and an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
Head of Research & DesignRebecca Harris
Rebecca leads the company's research, design and communications, conducting extensive regulatory research, market analysis and customer insight to shape C1OD's products, strategic direction, communications and thought leadership.
C1OD’s Advisory Board
C1OD’s Advisory Board brings together senior respected leaders with diverse expertise across financial services, technology and business. Their strategic guidance, independent perspective and industry knowledge help us navigate change, seize new opportunities and deliver lasting value for our customers and partners.
Pascal Emile
Pascal brings extensive leadership experience across international banking, wealth management and financial innovation. He provides C1OD strategic guidance and industry expertise, supporting our global growth and helping position C1OD at the forefront of Open Data innovation.
Marcus Graziano
Marcus is the founder and director of our parent company, Caspian One, and the founder of C1OD. As a member of our Advisory Board, he brings entrepreneurial vision and commercial expertise, helping guide C1OD's strategic direction and long-term growth.
Nicholas Arnold
Nick brings a wealth of experience spanning financial services, technology and commercial strategy. As a member of C1OD's Advisory Board, he provides independent strategic advice, helping to guide our growth and ensure we continue to deliver innovative solutions.