Stefan Bates

Stefan Bates is an accomplished technology leader with extensive experience in software development and management. Currently serving as Chief Technology Officer at EquiLend since July 2025, Stefan previously held the same title at Trading Apps from June 2013 to September 2025. Stefan's career began at SunGard, where various roles spanned from Senior Developer to Head of Development from April 2004 to June 2013, overseeing the development of key products like Apex and Martini. Earlier in the career, Stefan co-founded 1bitgames.co.uk and contributed to notable projects at firms such as Citi and Morgan Stanley. With a strong educational background holding a BSc in Computer Science from The University of Manchester, Stefan possesses a robust skill set in C++, Java, and software architecture.