Paul Palackel

Paul Palackel is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the financial technology sector, currently serving as the Head of AlphaDesk at LSEG since 2019. In this role, Paul has been responsible for business ownership and P&L management of AlphaDesk, achieving significant growth by doubling the customer base and revenue over three years. Prior to LSEG, Paul held key positions at Refinitiv and Thomson Reuters, where contributions included leading M&A initiatives and managing business operations for a $5.5B business. With a solid educational background, including an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and a BTech in Computer Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, Paul combines strategic insight with technical expertise to drive innovation and growth in the financial services industry.