Daniel Broby is a highly accomplished finance academic and former senior figure in the fund management industry. He currently serves as the Director of the Centre for Financial Innovation and Regulation (CeFRI) at Strathclyde Business School's Department of Accounting and Finance, which is ranked as the top institution for accounting and finance in the UK. He holds an MPhil in Economics and an MSc in Investment Analysis and is an expert in Financial Technology with a deep understanding of capital markets and digital technologies. Broby is a recognized thought leader and influencer with a long history of conducting research into blockchain and distributed ledgers.

Broby's extensive corporate experience includes serving as the CEO, CIO, and Chief Portfolio Manager for several leading asset management firms, including Silk Invest, Renaissance Investment Management (UK) Ltd, and Nordea Investment Management. He also held executive board positions in regulated companies, collective investment vehicles, and professional financial sector bodies. He has authored several books, including "A Guide to Fund Management," "The Changing face of European Fund Management," and "The Future of the UK Fund Management Industry."

As a former individual member of the London Stock Exchange and a Chartered Fellow of the CISI and a Fellow of CFA (UK), Broby's expertise extends to equity index construction and international research. His significant contributions to the sector have garnered him numerous accolades, including the CFA Institute Society Leader Award.