Strategic talent investments and expansion in India position firm for accelerated growth and enhanced client delivery
Datos Insights, a leading global provider of data and advisory solutions to the financial services and insurance industries, today announced the launch of its Fellows program and a new research center in Pune, India. These initiatives significantly enhance the firm’s ability to deliver specialized expertise and data-driven insights amid accelerating client demand and a robust M&A pipeline.
Fellows Program Addresses Growing Demand for Industry Expertise
The new Fellows program creates a curated network of experienced industry leaders and subject matter experts, addressing increasing client demand for deep domain knowledge across rapidly evolving sectors including digital banking, insurtech, and retail payments. Fellows must meet rigorous standards for industry experience and advisory skills, with participants receiving training in Datos’ proprietary industry data, research methodologies, and project frameworks.
“The Fellows program creates a powerful network of industry experts who integrate seamlessly with our full-time advisory teams, ensuring we can scale delivery and broaden coverage without compromising quality,” said Julie Conroy, Chief Insights Officer. “This model allows us to provide clients with the precise expertise they need, when they need it.”
Complementing these Fellows appointments, Datos Insights has also strengthened its full-time advisory teams with recent strategic hires including Jackie Morales, Meredith Barnes-Cook and Carey Geaglone in Insurance, Gregory O’Gara in Wealth Management, and Ben Deufel as Head of Research. This dual investment approach reinforces the firm’s commitment to expanding both dedicated advisory relationships and flexible specialized expertise.
Strategic Expansion in India Enhances Global Research Capabilities
Complementing the Fellows program, Datos Insights has launched a strategic partnership to establish research operations in Pune, India. This initiative significantly expands the firm’s research and analytical capabilities while also adding specialized talent in key areas including marketing and design, accessing India’s deep talent pool in financial technology and data analytics.
“India is a critical hub for financial services delivery and innovation, and our strategic partnership in Pune allows us to tap into exceptional talent while better serving our global client base,” said Kavitha Venkita, Chief Strategy Officer, who spearheaded the initiative. “This enhanced capacity will be instrumental in supporting our ambitious growth plans and accelerating research delivery.”
Empowering Client Success Through Enhanced Expertise and Global Reach
The dual initiatives position Datos Insights to capitalize on strong market momentum as clients increasingly recognize the value of combining deep industry expertise with sophisticated data analytics.
“Our growth reflects clients’ understanding that winning in today’s market requires both specialized knowledge and data-driven insights,” said Wayne Mincey, CEO. “With our robust M&A pipeline and plans to launch several new data-centric offerings in 2025, we’re strategically investing in the capabilities that create the most value for our clients.”
Both initiatives reflect significant milestones in Datos Insights’ growth trajectory, with the Pune partnership officially launched in March 2025 and the Fellows program developed throughout the first half of 2025. The firm continues to experience strong demand for its advisory services as organizations navigate an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving market landscape.
About Datos Insights
Datos Insights is the leading research and advisory partner to the banking, insurance, and securities industries—both the financial services firms and the technology providers who serve them.
In an era of rapid change, we empower firms across the financial services ecosystem to make high-stakes decisions with confidence and speed. Our distinctive combination of proprietary data, analytics, and deep practitioner expertise provides actionable insights that enable clients to accelerate critical initiatives, inspire decisive action, and de-risk strategic investments to achieve faster, bolder transformation.