BlueCrest Leadership
Our leadership team brings deep, hands‑on experience across crypto markets, foreign exchange, real estate, fixed income and institutional finance. Together they combine market insight, operational discipline and client-focused stewardship to deliver BlueCrest's investment and service agenda.
Oliver Banks
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Oliver is a UK‑trained systems architect with a decade of experience building secure, high‑performance infrastructure for crypto venues and custody providers. He leads BlueCrest's technology platform, focusing on resilient execution, custody integrations and secure ledger services.
James Mercer
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
James brings extensive FX trading and operational experience from leading London trading desks. He oversees BlueCrest's execution and operations, ensuring liquidity access, counterparty management and best‑execution practices across currency markets.
Eleanor Whitaker
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Eleanor is a strategic leader with a background in real estate investment and asset management. Her experience in structuring, due diligence and long‑term portfolio stewardship guides BlueCrest's client strategy and product development.
Victoria Hale
Chief Investment Officer (CIO)
Victoria has decades of fixed income and credit experience across sovereign and corporate bond markets. She leads portfolio construction, risk budgeting and research integration for BlueCrest's income strategies.
Adrian Clarke
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Adrian is a chartered accountant with broad experience in fund accounting, financial controls and regulatory reporting. He is responsible for BlueCrest's finance, tax and governance frameworks.