Keep in touch with meI'm using Intch to connect with new people. Use this link to open chat with me via Intch app
Work Background
Astris Advisory JapanDirector, Fund Distribution
Feb. 2023Tokyo, Japan
Astris Advisory JapanFund Distribution
Feb. 2023Tokyo, JapanInstitutional Fund Distribution - Japan
Euromoney Institutional InvestorResearch Sales Consultant
Jul. 2022 - Mar. 2023Tokyo, Japan
Tombo Systems KK (Health Tech) Chief Executive Officer
Apr. 2019Tokyo, JapanOur unique and patented algorithms capture movement data when the client uses "the Tombo" a healthcare device which encourages active sitting. The Tombo has been claimed to cure deep vein thrombosis when used at the desk.
Inspired Motion LLC (合同会社）CEO
May. 2016Tokyo, JapanInspired Motion 合同会社 owns the exclusive right to distribute the Tombo in Japan (www.thetombo.co.jp). We are also closely involved in localizing the Tombo, for the Japanese market. The Tombo was developed with support and validation from the Mayo Clinic, Chicago, and the University of Illinois. Inspired Motion was founded by CEO, Ross Purdie who has enjoyed a 30-year career in investment banking and investment management in Japan and Asia. The Tombo is the world’s first patented, NEAT (non-exercise activity thermogenesis) certified, scientifically tested device that provides unconscious, natural leg and lower body movement, all while sitting. It’s like a swing for feet which gives 360° movement and supports a variety of activities including walking, marching, balancing and swinging using suspended footpads connected to a desk or stand. Whether it be at work, in a classroom, while watching tv or playing video games, Tombo allows users to keep moving throughout the day without sacrificing productivity. NEAT, which includes any motion done without consciously thinking about it (fidgeting, tapping your feet, etc.). The Tombo channels that activity into a trackable movement that burns at least 20 percent more calories than sitting. Tombo's unconscious movement and non-distracting benefits have been recognized as a tool that can improve ADHD/hyperactive students’ concentration. https://thetombo.co.jp/collections/frontpage
BNP ParibasSenior Advisor
Sep. 2014 - Dec. 2015Within 23 wards, Tokyo, JapanWas recruited to utilise relationships which I had developed over the last 28 years as a sell side bro- ker as well as to monetise existing relationships the bank had that were underproducing.
Accomplishments:
• Introduced discipline in account management for the global accounts which suffered from lack of cohesion across multiple time lines.
• Introduced concepts of “branding” and continuity in product offering, to enable customer recognition of our brand & corporate values.
• Opened 6 new institutional accounts which never traded before with BNP Paribas and rekindled accounts whom haven't dealt for years, due to neglect.
• Developed daily product which synthesised the daily offerings of BNP Paribas across macro and micro research areas.
Integral Investment Management Pte. LtdCEO
May. 2013 - Sep. 201421 McCallum Street, #21-12, Singapore 069047Established Integral Investment Management Pte. Ltd. which caters to Ultra High Net Worth Japanese individuals (net worth of US$50 million or more). Integral also invests on behalf of small regional institutions which invest in Japanese equity market.
Accomplishments:
• Succeeded in establishing 3 small regional institutional investors with mandates of several million US$ under management in the Japanese equity market.
• Identified and established mandates for 5 Ultra High Net Worth Japanese Individuals, with a total of several million US$ under management in non-Japanese equity products.
• Have outperformed the S&P since inception for a majority of the portfolios created.
MF GlobalDirector, Japanese Institutional Sales
Sep. 2009 - Sep. 2011• Assisted in the Japanese equity start up operation of MF Global, Tokyo which had never dealt in Japanese equities until our team initiated coverage.
• Opened several top tier accounts within the first year, which necessitated several clients to cut seemingly formidable bulge bracket brokers from their dealing list in order to trade with us.
• Among the several blue chip institutions opened, we were able to increase business substantially after trading infrastructure improved. Cultivation of client mandates drove commissions thereafter.
• Visited companies and wrote bespoke research reports which generated substantial commissions on companies where we didn’t have official coverage.
• Have assisted foreign clients in hundreds of company visits throughout Japan and persuaded numerous large Japanese corporates to attend forums and small company meetings during my last two positions.
CLSAVice President of Japanese Equity Sales
Jan. 2003 - Apr. 2009-CLSA Asian Pacific Markets - VP (3/2003-3/2009) Worked with former COO of WestLB to establish CLSA's Tokyo branch having received overwhelming and key support from several large blue chip institutional investors. Initiated over 700 separate 1x1 company meetings with customers and management. Spearheaded meetings with corporate management and customers over lunch and dinner venues. Planned thematic IR events for companies and customers resulting with better customer understanding of the company and their industry. Achieved top tier status at several blue chip institutions which accounted for a double digit percentage of CLSA's Japan equity commission. Was a major contributor to build commission levels from zero at start up to over US$110 million in revenues within 4 years.
-Generated US$11,000,000 in commissions from accounts under coverage in last year.
WestLBDirector
Jan. 2002 - Dec. 2003Tokyo, Japan• Brought the major institutional investor for which I was mandated by my hiring, done within 6-months, increasing commission for the firm, substantially. • Developed new accounts for WestLB who have never dealt with the firm.
• Managed several analyst and corporate road shows through H.K., Singapore, NY, Boston, and San Francisco.
• Arranged 20 1x1 meetings with Capital Research International/Capital Research Company and Japanese corporate management. Provided research on a monthly basis to Capital’s “Monthly Technology Monitor” tailored to the client’s
specifications.
J.P. MorganVice President
Jan. 2000 - Dec. 2003Tokyo, JapanServiced large blue chip institutions (pension fund and mutual fund managers) investing in Japanese equities. Promoted analysts from equity and fixed income departments with the priority of building strong, long-term relationships which would enable us to be highly placed on broker commission lists. Successfully managed road shows for clients whom JPMorgan retained as advisors for primary and secondary underwriting mandates.
MeesPiersonDirector
Jan. 1993 - Dec. 1994Director of Institutional Asian Equity Sales
S.G. Warburg Securities SADeputy General Manager
Jan. 1988 - Dec. 1993• Hired to increase dealing in equity-linked products such a as yen CBs, Euro $ Warrants and SF Warrants and gradually moved over to equity sales as the need arose.
• Considerably raised commission revenue with clients having previously dealt with Warburgs.
• On one day, during a volatile day in the market, achieved 18% of the entire TSE convertible bond market share due to orders from one extremely large institution at the time.
Citicorp Scrimgeour Vickers da CostaVice President
Jan. 1987 - Dec. 1988Sold yen CB's to institutional investors globally.
MEF英語指導主事助手
Jan. 1981 - Dec. 1983Devised methods to motivate Japanese English teachers to use more English in their classrooms. Designed seminars which improved English teachers speaking skills, which also instilled confidence in their ability to teach English.
Intch is a Professional Networking App for the Future of WorkSee more people like Ross on Intch
300k+ people
130+ countries
AI matching
Get Intch if you'd like to
643498 people
16
Strategist / Marketing Consultant / Founder @ Concept Design I/O
16
Global Marketing Communications
37
Writer, Copywriter, Journalist, Consultant, Media Specialist, Translator, Photographer, Event Producer
53727 people
63
International network coordinator @ Japan Exchange
22
EVP and CMO @ Dominos Pizza
57
Founder • Director @ LokaLingo