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How We Streamlined ERI Data Delivery with the Managed Smart Data Platform
14 May 2025
ABOUT US
Data management solutions and specialist financial data provider
Helping the world's leading financial services firms solve data challenges with confidence
MEET THE TEAM
We help financial services firms transform fragmented financial data into trusted, actionable insights through a combination of innovative technology, deep data expertise and award-winning service.
Our team combines decades of experience across wealth management, asset management, tax reporting and financial technology. This expertise allows us to understand not only how data should be managed, but also the business, regulatory and operational contexts in which it is used.
Preya Patel
Managing Director
Shrity Kanabar
Data Operations Lead
Andrew Hobson
Data Architect
Group Level Executives
David Pirrie
Owner & Chair
Mike Baker
Group Managing Director
Joe Hughes
Group Head of Technology
Ian Robinson
Head of Development & Innovation
Zuzana Chroma
Group Head of People & Finance
Preya Patel
Managing Director
Managing Director
Preya is the former Head of Data at FSL and has over 25 years’ experience in the finance industry, having previously worked in the pensions and insurance sector. She has been recognised as the Relationship Management Specialist of the Year at the Systems in the City Awards for two consecutive years.
Preya graduated in International Business with a Diploma in Modern Languages. She has a Certificate in Investments and recently completed the Institute of Directors’ Certificate in Company Direction, passing with an overall distinction.
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Shrity Kanabar
Data Operations Lead
Shrity has over a decade’s experience researching, validating and collating specialist financial data. She originally formed part of the data team at Raw Knowledge’s sister company, Financial Software Ltd. In 2025, she made the move to Raw Knowledge.
Today, Shrity continues to apply her data expertise at Raw Knowledge as Operations Lead, maintaining the rigorous standards that our clients rely on for accurate reporting and regulatory compliance.
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Andrew Hobson
Data Architect
Data Architect
Andrew is a senior data architect with more than 30 years of experience delivering large-scale data solutions across the financial services, telecommunications and government sectors. His experience includes senior roles with Deutsche Bank, Brunswick Group and the UK Cabinet Office, where he designed and implemented complex data architectures.
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RAW KNOWLEDGE IS PART OF THE INDUSTRIAL THOUGHT GROUP
INDUSTRIAL THOUGHT LTD
Founded in 2013, Industrial Thought is the parent company of a group of companies specialising in investment taxation, financial data and technology, and related consultancy services.
FINANCIAL SOFTWARE LTD
Founded in 1994, FSL provides market-leading solutions and services that simplifying the process of tax management, analysis and reporting. Its flagship product, CGiX, is trusted by leading members of the wealth and investment community to accurately calculate their taxable wealth.
OUR STORY
1994Financial Software Ltd is established, creating the foundations of the group’s financial technology expertise.
2008A dedicated specialist financial data team is formed at FSL, providing data services to support investment tax reporting and analysis.
2013Parent company Industrial Thought Group established.
2015The team expands and begins supporting external clients through independent contracts.
2023‘Excess Reportable Income: Borrowed Time’ published, highlighting industry-wide challenges in offshore funds reporting.
2024Raw Knowledge launches as a dedicated specialist financial data and data management business.
2025The Managed Smart Data Platform goes to market following successful internal deployment and real-world validation.
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