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Derivative Path Appoints New Chief Revenue Officer
Derivative Path Taps Former BNP & Barclays Executive Rob Showers as CRO
Derivative Path, a leading provider of cloud-based derivatives and risk management solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Showers as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Rob brings a wealth of expertise in enterprise technology sales, capital markets, and derivatives, with a career spanning leadership roles at global financial institutions and cutting-edge FinTech organizations.
Rob’s experience includes a proven track record in banking and capital markets. Most recently, he served as Chief Revenue Officer at Coherent, where he led growth initiatives across their global capital markets and banking services division. His prior senior roles at BNP Paribas, SS&C, UBS, and Barclays, highlight his success in driving revenue growth and building high-performing teams.
“Rob’s unique blend of FinTech and capital markets expertise positions him perfectly to lead Derivative Path through its next stage of growth,” said Pradeep Bhatia, CEO of Derivative Path. “His leadership, proven ability to scale revenue operations, and deep understanding of our clients’ needs will strengthen our capacity to deliver impactful solutions for banks, credit unions, and corporate clients. We are thrilled to welcome him to our leadership team.”
As CRO, Rob will oversee Derivative Path’s revenue-generating operations, focusing on scaling the company’s offerings in derivatives advisory, SaaS solutions, and FX payment capabilities.
“I am honored to join Derivative Path at such an exciting moment in its journey,” said Rob Showers. “The company’s forward-thinking approach to technology and advisory solutions has set it apart in the market. I look forward to collaborating with this talented team to unlock new opportunities, deliver value for our clients, and drive sustainable growth.”
Based in New York, Rob holds a BA in Comparative Political Studies from Hamilton College.
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Derivative Path empowers institutions across the capital markets with innovative, AI-driven technology and expert advisory solutions. Our award-winning cloud platform supports banks, credit unions, private equity firms, corporates, money managers, and insurance companies in managing interest rate, FX, and commodity risks, optimizing hedging strategies, and streamlining cross-border payments.
With a client base spanning over 250 institutions, we deliver scalable solutions that enhance risk management and drive operational performance. Through strategic partnerships including Wells Fargo, FNBO, Q2, and Jack Henry, we provide best-in-class capabilities to help clients achieve their financial objectives in an ever-evolving market.
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