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The Validus View
Episode 2
Inside Validus’s 15-Year Technology Transformation
Hosted by: Kevin Lester, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Summary
Kevin Lester, Co-Founder and CEO at Validus Risk Management highlights how Validus’s technology capabilities have evolved from an early vision into one of the firm’s strongest assets. Over 15 years, the engineering, development and quant teams have grown to nearly a third of the company, enabling deeper analytics, greater scalability and more efficient delivery for our clients.
Key Highlights
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Technology now plays a central role in how Validus delivers insights and supports client decisions.
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The expansion of the tech and quant teams reflects a long-term commitment to innovation and analytical strength.
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Clients benefit from more precise modelling, stronger governance alignment and faster operational processes.
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This evolution positions Validus to meet the increasing complexity of private capital, pension funds and corporate portfolios.
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Behind the Mic: Host & Guests
Kevin Lester
Chief Executive Officer
Haakon Blakstad
Chief Commercial Officer
Marc Cogliatti
Head of Market Risk Strategies