London, 8th October 2026 — Landytech, the technology provider for investment management professionals, today announced the promotion of Ziayad Akhtar from VP Services to Chief Client Officer. He joins the company's executive leadership team, where he will help shape company strategy alongside leading client success, onboarding, data operations, professional services and support.
Ziayad brings 15 years' experience leading client success and delivery in financial technology. He has held senior roles at Fidessa, ION, Allvue and Xceptor, where he led global teams delivering mission-critical platforms to banks, brokers, asset managers and hedge funds. He began his career as a derivatives trader, giving him first-hand insight into the needs of the investment professionals Landytech serves.
Since joining Landytech in 2024, Ziayad has rebuilt the company's client function, establishing a dedicated Client Success team, strengthening client retention and driving growth in both recurring and professional services revenue.
Commenting on Ziayad’s appointment as Chief Client Officer, Benjamin Mouté, CEO & Founder of Landytech, said:
"Ziayad has transformed how we support and partner with our clients. Our clients rely on Landytech for technology and expertise that help them manage complex investment operations with confidence, and this appointment ensures the client perspective is embedded at the heart of our strategy as we continue to grow."
Ziayad Akhtar, Chief Client Officer, added:
"I'm proud of what our teams have achieved for clients, and grateful for the trust the leadership team has placed in me. Our clients manage complex, high-stakes portfolios, and our job is to make their work simpler and more reliable. I'm looking forward to helping shape Landytech's next stage of growth with clients at the centre of every decision."
About Landytech
Landytech is on a mission to redefine how modern capital owners see, manage and govern their wealth. Built by practitioners with deep roots in institutional asset management, Sesame is the specialist AI-powered investment management platform for family offices, trust companies, private banks and asset managers. Connected to 500+ custodians, it is Europe's best-connected investment management platform, helping clients reduce reporting time by over 80%. Sesame is built on a security-first infrastructure with physically isolated client environments, ISO 27001 certification and SOC II compliance.