FactSet Appoints Elisha Wiesel to Board of Directors
FactSet Research Systems has appointed Elisha Wiesel to its Board of Directors. Wiesel brings extensive experience, having spent 25 years at Goldman Sachs, where he held leadership roles including Chief Risk Officer. He is a founding partner of ClearAlpha Technologies and chair of Entrio, an Israeli fintech start-up. Wiesel expressed his excitement about joining FactSet, known for its innovative culture and focus on engineering talent. Robin Abrams, Chair of the Board, highlighted Wiesel's knowledge of the markets and technology, anticipating that his contributions will enhance FactSet's innovation and performance.
- Elisha Wiesel's appointment could bring fresh perspectives and innovation to the Board.
- Wiesel's extensive experience in risk management and technology may strengthen FactSet's strategic initiatives.
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NORWALK, Conn., March 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE: FDS | NASDAQ: FDS), a global financial digital platform and enterprise solutions provider, today announced the appointment of Elisha Wiesel to its Board of Directors.
Wiesel is a founding partner and the Chief Risk Officer of ClearAlpha Technologies, an emerging investment manager. Previously, Wiesel spent 25 years at Goldman Sachs, including 15 years as a partner, innovating in software, markets and risk management. He also served as Chief Risk Officer of the Securities Division for seven years and as Chief Information Officer for three years.
Wiesel is chair of Entrio, an Israeli financial technology start-up company. He is also chair of the Elie Wiesel Foundation. He graduated from Yale University with a B.S. in Computer Science.
“I am honored to join the board of FactSet, a company well known for its culture of innovation, focus on engineering talent, and market-leading solutions,” said Wiesel. “I’m excited to be part of the FactSet mission to source, refine, and activate the data that drives real-time decisions by financial market participants.”
“I am pleased to welcome Elisha to our board and look forward to partnering with him as FactSet continues to drive innovation and performance through its digital platform,” said Robin Abrams, Chair of the FactSet Board of Directors. “His level of in-depth understanding of FactSet’s markets and successful track record in leading a world-class technology organization will be an invaluable resource to FactSet.”
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