Ross Ilardi

Ross Ilardi is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in data operations and management across multiple financial institutions. Currently serving as the Director of Data Operations at VanEck since 2024, Ilardi collaborates with IT and business units to enhance data quality and operational efficiency. Previously, as a Senior Business Analyst at InvestCloud, Inc., from 2021 to 2024, Ilardi integrated various data sources into digital systems, ensuring accurate reporting. At Qontigo, Ilardi directed Fixed Income data initiatives from 2017 to 2020, while prior roles at S&P Global Ratings and Blackrock involved significant contributions to data strategy and quality management. Ilardi's career began at Ft Interactive Data Corp, building a foundation in data quality management and operations. Ilardi holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from Roanoke College.