Robert Pender

Robert Pender is an accomplished professional currently serving as the Head of Products & Technology for FT Locations at Financial Times since March 2023, where leadership encompasses software, technology, and product development teams. Prior to this role, Robert held various positions at wavteq from December 2013 to March 2023, including Director of Products and VP Software Engineering, focusing on product development, strategy, and customer success. Earlier experience includes leading a software development team at Loco Software Ltd, and progressively advancing from a Junior to Senior Software Developer at OCO Consulting. Robert's career began with a Java Web Developer role at WestLB International S.A. Investment Bank and an internship at Eli Lilly and Company. Robert holds a first-class honors degree in Software Engineering and Mathematics from Munster Technological University.