About TowerGroup

TowerGroup is the leading research and advisory services firm focused exclusively on the global financial services industry.

For more than a decade, we have been providing the world's top financial services, technology, and professional services companies with trusted advice and continuous, timely, and objective information. TowerGroup thoroughly understands the complexities of the financial services industry. With unrivalled industry experience and outstanding analytical prowess, our strong team of analysts and specialized advisors covers the business and technological issues impacting the entire financial services sector.

TowerGroup is a wholly owned subsidiary of MasterCard Worldwide and operates as a separate business entity with complete editorial independence. MasterCard Worldwide is not responsible for and does not necessarily endorse any opinions, statements, or other content presented by TowerGroup.

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TowerGroup's analysts and specialized advisors pride themselves on exceptionally rigorous standards of objectivity and independence. Our research and custom engagements are based on facts and fairness, and we are guided by strict principles that screen out potential commercial influence and ensure unbiased deliverables. Everyone at TowerGroup adheres to stringent codes of behavior that guarantee the best possible results for all of our stakeholders - clients, employees, and business partners alike.

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Leadership Team

TowerGroup's leaders are acutely familiar with the power of knowledge. They saw its value in their previous careers as senior managers at many of the world's leading financial services institutions. So they have designed, built, and fine-tuned a research and advisory services business that is completely in sync with the business needs of the global financial services sector.

Executive Leadership

Karen Cone, President & CEO

Stephen Cote, Chief Financial Officer

Guillermo Kopp, Executive Director and Global Research Fellow

Sally Zita, Global Head of Business Operations

Advisory Research Leadership

Bob Egan, Global Head of Research & Chief Analyst

Peter Delano, Research Operations Director, Securities & Investments and Insurance

Virginia Garcia, Research Operations Director, Cross Industry

Joanne Pollitt, Research Operations Director, Banking and Payments

Specialized Advisory Services Leadership

Tim Sharman, Managing Director, Specialized Advisory Group

Sales and Marketing Leadership

Clay Cocalis, Global Head of Sales

Ray Giddings, Head of Global Events

Judy White, Global Head of Marketing and Communications

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