Rimes selects Allen and Blythe
04 November 2025 UK, US
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Rimes, a provider of enterprise data management and investment intelligence solutions to the global investment community, has made two senior appointments to continue its investment in talent and global growth.
Ross Allen has been selected as head of APAC, while Bill Blythe will be the global head of Enterprise Data Management (EDM) Sales.
The firm says these strategic additions to the Rimes team demonstrate the company’s commitment to expanding its presence in APAC and steering sustained momentum internally.
Both leaders bring expertise in capital markets data solutions, enterprise data management and experience managing complex client relationships across global financial institutions.
Allen brings more than 25 years of global financial services and enterprise data experience to Rimes.
Previously Allen worked as chief commercial officer at Vyzrd, an AI-enabled climate-risk analytics firm.
He has held various senior leadership roles at IHS Markit (now S&P Global) including head of Financial Markets APAC
Allen will oversee Rimes’ growth strategy and client engagement across APAC, building the company’s regional presence and partnerships.
Allen comments: “The investment Rimes is making in the APAC region reflects the company’s commitment to our clients and the growing demand for intelligent, enterprise-grade data solutions. I look forward to working with our clients, partners and team to drive innovation in capital markets, and build on the momentum in APAC.”
Blythe has more than 25 years of leadership experience in financial technology and data management.
Prior to this latest role, he was global head of Sales, Enterprise Data Management at S&P Global Market Intelligence, where he ran teams across North America, EMEA, and APAC.
Before joining S&P Global, Blythe worked as global business development director at Gresham Technologies and previously held senior roles at SmartStream Technologies, Mercator, and Finastra, creating a track record of commercial excellence and strategic growth.
Blythe says: “We’re entering a period of real opportunity in investment data management. The market is evolving fast, driven by AI and data complexity. Rimes’ heritage gives us a unique foundation to lead this next wave of innovation, and I look forward to partnering with clients to unlock greater value from their data.”
Ross Allen has been selected as head of APAC, while Bill Blythe will be the global head of Enterprise Data Management (EDM) Sales.
The firm says these strategic additions to the Rimes team demonstrate the company’s commitment to expanding its presence in APAC and steering sustained momentum internally.
Both leaders bring expertise in capital markets data solutions, enterprise data management and experience managing complex client relationships across global financial institutions.
Allen brings more than 25 years of global financial services and enterprise data experience to Rimes.
Previously Allen worked as chief commercial officer at Vyzrd, an AI-enabled climate-risk analytics firm.
He has held various senior leadership roles at IHS Markit (now S&P Global) including head of Financial Markets APAC
Allen will oversee Rimes’ growth strategy and client engagement across APAC, building the company’s regional presence and partnerships.
Allen comments: “The investment Rimes is making in the APAC region reflects the company’s commitment to our clients and the growing demand for intelligent, enterprise-grade data solutions. I look forward to working with our clients, partners and team to drive innovation in capital markets, and build on the momentum in APAC.”
Blythe has more than 25 years of leadership experience in financial technology and data management.
Prior to this latest role, he was global head of Sales, Enterprise Data Management at S&P Global Market Intelligence, where he ran teams across North America, EMEA, and APAC.
Before joining S&P Global, Blythe worked as global business development director at Gresham Technologies and previously held senior roles at SmartStream Technologies, Mercator, and Finastra, creating a track record of commercial excellence and strategic growth.
Blythe says: “We’re entering a period of real opportunity in investment data management. The market is evolving fast, driven by AI and data complexity. Rimes’ heritage gives us a unique foundation to lead this next wave of innovation, and I look forward to partnering with clients to unlock greater value from their data.”
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