Our leadership team and board of directors
Our leadership team
John Mason
Chief Executive Officer
John Mason
Chief Executive OfficerI took on the CEO role in April 2024 to drive our next growth phase, enabling clients through a data-first, digitally enabled trading experience. I also sit on the PPL Board. Previously, I led successful transformative initiatives, building exceptional experience in data platforms and operations – as Group Head of Platform at the London Stock Exchange, running European Enterprise Solutions for Bloomberg, and owning Thomson Reuters' MiFID II response.
Amit Arora
Chief Financial Officer
Amit Arora
Chief Financial OfficerI began supporting PPL in 2014 as Aon's EMEA Head of Sourcing. As PPL’s CFO, I'm now responsible for our finance function and legal, commercial and regulatory matters – including helping market firms keep third-party contracts compliant through changing regulations and legislation. My career started in sourcing roles at Deloitte, Sainsbury's, HSBC, Citigroup and Aon, before moving into market roles as Head of Sourcing for LM TOM, and LIMOSS. I joined PPL formally in 2020, and I also sit on the PPL Board.
Rebecca Drummond
Chief Product and Technology Officer
Rebecca Drummond
Chief Product and Technology OfficerI lead PPL’s Product and Engineering strategy and capabilities, stepping into the role in 2026. Previously, I was a senior executive at London Stock Exchange Group, leading teams and initiatives across Product, Engineering and Data. Large-scale technology transformation has been a constant, giving me significant experience alongside a strong commercial and delivery focus.
Simon Bailey
Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer
Simon Bailey
Chief Revenue and Marketing OfficerIn December 2024, I joined PPL as Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer, driving client-led growth. Brand and marketing, key account management, take-to-market for new capabilities, and client retention all sit with me. Before PPL, I led marketing and distribution across financial services, including Aberdeen, Standard Life, AEGON and BUPA. Here, I successfully led growth programmes spanning brand strategy, new market entry, platinum key programmes, and data analytics to drive digital client engagement.
Colin O'Malley
Chief Operating Officer
Colin O'Malley
Chief Operating OfficerI've been at PPL since the very start – brought in to help get our platform off the ground. As COO, I'm accountable for driving the operating model that enables innovation and rapid development. My experience spans the insurance industry – taking in underwriting, operations and IT – with companies such as Hiscox, Ace and Lloyd's. I also have significant expertise in setting up e-trading platforms both inside and outside insurance.