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Lawrence BOOKER

Lawrence BOOKER

London,ENG

Summary

I’m currently focused on the intersection of AI and data, with a strong bias toward delivering real-world impact over chasing hype. My passion lies in leading initiatives that apply the right technologies, especially AI, to solve meaningful, complex problems. Looking ahead, I’m eager to build and lead another high-performing team dedicated to innovation in the Data and AI space. While I’ve had a successful career to date, I’m motivated to create step-change outcomes within industries, not just incremental improvements within large systems. I’m known for bridging the gap between what’s technically possible and what’s practically valuable, especially in contexts where it's difficult to translate emerging tech into solutions. I also have the capability to bring a trusted team of developers and data scientists with me to contribute to impactful projects from day one.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work history

Director AI & Data

WeBuild AI
London
03.2025 - Current
  • Responsible for rolling out RAG LLM at a Private Equity Client
  • Identified 70+ use cases to further enhance LLM output for both portfolio companies and the PE Firm

Global Head IB AI, Data & Analytics

Managing Director - UBS
London, ENG
01.2021 - 11.2023
  • Led 85 employees across both front office and technology
  • Interest models, data products, mesh, governance, tagging, NLP
  • Senior sponsor European markets graduate programme

Head Global Markets Intelligence

Managing Director - UBS
London, ENG
07.2017 - 01.2021
  • Built and managed a global team of 12 FTE to surface and use data
  • Created a data platform to pull data from across over 150 separate systems
  • Used UBS's data in conjunction with AI to drive better business decisions and outcomes
  • Monetized UBS data for client consumption via Cloud APIs

Cash Equities Market Maker

Executive Director - UBS
London, ENG
01.2010 - 06.2017
  • Market Maker across over 100 large cap equities
  • Ran the trading desk focusing on Consumer and Retail stocks
  • Cross-book, ADR, Risk Arb trading
  • Led Equity trading floor technology strategy

Equities Direct Execution Trader

Director - UBS
London, ENG
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Algorithm trading, monitoring & improvement
  • Algorithm design, Smart Order Router, High Velocity DMA

Programmer/DevOps

UBS
London, ENG
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Programmed across Java, Oracle, SQL, Python, Spark, MS Office, Bloomberg, VBA
  • Supported unix-based operations applications

Education

Master of Science - Computing Science

Imperial College
/2003 - /2004

Bachelor of Arts - Mathematical Sciences

Brasenose College, Oxford
/1999 - /2002

A-Levels - Maths, Further Maths, Economics, Physics

The Henley College
/1997 - /1999

Skills

  • Real world implementations of AI
  • Data Governance
  • Data Monetization
  • NLP/Content
  • Data Mesh

Accomplishments

Oxford Artificial Intelligence Programme

Timeline

Director AI & Data

WeBuild AI
03.2025 - Current

Global Head IB AI, Data & Analytics

Managing Director - UBS
01.2021 - 11.2023

Head Global Markets Intelligence

Managing Director - UBS
07.2017 - 01.2021

Cash Equities Market Maker

Executive Director - UBS
01.2010 - 06.2017

Equities Direct Execution Trader

Director - UBS
01.2007 - 01.2010

Programmer/DevOps

UBS
01.2005 - 01.2007

Master of Science - Computing Science

Imperial College
/2003 - /2004

Bachelor of Arts - Mathematical Sciences

Brasenose College, Oxford
/1999 - /2002

A-Levels - Maths, Further Maths, Economics, Physics

The Henley College
/1997 - /1999
Lawrence BOOKER