Stuart Billingham
About Stuart Billingham
Stuart Billingham serves as the Head of Consortia at Droit, bringing extensive experience in sales, trading, and regulatory compliance across various financial institutions. He has held significant roles at Markit, Nomura Asset Management, and the London Stock Exchange, and has a strong academic background in economics and business.
Current Role at Droit
Stuart Billingham serves as the Head of Consortia at Droit, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on developing and managing relationships with various financial institutions. His responsibilities include overseeing initiatives that enhance compliance solutions and regulatory reform within the financial technology sector.
Previous Experience at Droit
Before his current role, Billingham worked at Droit as the Head of EMEA Business Development from 2021 to 2023. During this time, he contributed to the company's growth in the European market by fostering partnerships and driving business development strategies.
Career Background in Financial Services
Billingham has extensive experience in the financial services industry. He worked at IHS Markit in various roles, including Managing Director for EMEA Sales and Head of APAC Risk Regulation & Compliance. His career also includes positions at Nomura Asset Management and the London Stock Exchange, where he gained expertise in trading and derivatives.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Stuart Billingham holds an Executive MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and HKUST, completed in 2017. He also studied Politics and Macroeconomics at The London School of Economics and Political Science from 1997 to 2000. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor's Degree in International Economics & Finance from London Guildhall University.
Expertise in Regulatory Compliance
Billingham specializes in compliance solutions and regulatory reform, particularly within RegTech and FinTech sectors. He has been involved in industry initiatives related to OTC trade processing and has contributed to discussions on regulatory compliance, including hosting educational sessions with major financial institutions.