Joshua Izzard
About Joshua Izzard
Joshua Izzard serves as the Chief Strategy Officer at Unagi Scooters, where he focuses on developing data-driven products that enhance health. He has held various leadership roles in finance, research, and analytics across multiple industries, including technology and banking.
Current Role at Unagi Scooters
Joshua Izzard serves as the Chief Strategy Officer at Unagi Scooters, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he focuses on strategic initiatives that align with the company's mission to enhance urban mobility through innovative scooter designs. Prior to this position, he was the Vice President of Finance and Analytics at Unagi Scooters from 2023, where he contributed to financial strategy and data analytics. His experience at Unagi reflects a commitment to developing data-driven products that improve human and animal health.
Previous Experience at Markit Medical Inc.
Before joining Unagi Scooters, Joshua Izzard worked at Markit Medical Inc. as Chief Technology Officer and Chief Information Officer from 2017 to 2019. His tenure at the company in Chicago, IL, involved overseeing technological advancements and information systems that supported the organization's healthcare initiatives. This role allowed him to apply his expertise in data-driven solutions to the medical field.
Background in Finance and Research
Joshua Izzard has extensive experience in finance and research, having worked at Uniastrum Bank from 1999 to 2007 in Moscow, where he focused on equity, credit, and special situations research and trading. He also held a position at Merrill Lynch in 2008, contributing to EMEA investment banking. His role as Head of Research, Analytics, and Modeling at Whisperer Empirical Management LLC from 2008 to 2016 further solidified his expertise in data analysis and financial modeling.
Educational Qualifications
Joshua Izzard earned his MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where he studied Accounting, Finance, and Entrepreneurship from 2007 to 2009. He also holds a Master's degree in Piano Performance from the Moscow State Conservatory named after P. I. Tchaikovsky, which he completed from 1998 to 2004. His diverse educational background supports his multifaceted approach to strategy and analytics in various industries.
Interests and Focus Areas
Joshua Izzard has a strong interest in developing data-driven products that enhance health outcomes. He is passionate about leveraging machine learning for commercial solutions and seeks opportunities to promote products that benefit human wealth and productivity. His focus on value-based healthcare transparency reflects his commitment to creating practical solutions for complex problems.