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Sean Faherty
Caterham,Surrey
Summary
New business director with extensive experience in driving business development initiatives across global markets, including UK, Ireland, France, Netherlands, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia. Demonstrated success in maximizing revenue through strategic networking and relationship building. Expertise in compliance solutions and risk management, supporting whistleblowing initiatives and third-party risk management with comprehensive training programs. Former head of Asia new business and account management at Navex Global, recognized for achieving Presidents Club status five times in six years and elevating Japan to the third highest revenue contributor within the organization.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
New Business Director APAC
Sacred Heart Primary School
10.2025 - Current
- Spearhead business development initiatives in emerging APAC markets, focusing on Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia.
- Drove sales initiatives within designated territory to maximise revenue potential.
- Generate leads and opportunities through proactive networking and relationship building.
- Facilitated strategic alignment between marketing and product teams to enhance collaboration and drive project success.
- Facilitated compliance and risk management by offering solutions focused on operational risk management, internal controls, and conflict of interest training.
Supported whistleblowing initiatives and third-party risk management through comprehensive training programs.
Assisted in maintaining compliance across organisational frameworks and risk management protocols.
Head of Asia New Business and Account Management
Navex Global
LONDON
12.2017 - 09.2025
- Largely new business selling to some of the largest companies in APAC including 1 of the biggest companies in Japan, 3 of the biggest 5 Banks in Australia
- Deals beyween $20k and $550k ARR
- Presidents club 5 years out of 6
- Helping Japan become the third most important company by revenue - previously not in top 10.
- Prociding Compliance Solutions including Whistleblowing, Policy Management, Third Party Risk, Compliance Training
Senior Business Development Manager
Thomson Reuters
LONDON
03.2013 - 07.2018
- Developed new business and account management strategies to deliver real-time data solutions, including data feeds and market commentary, to financial institutions across Europe.
- Collaborated with 11 of the top 20 banks in Europe to drive innovative financial solutions.
- Achieved target consistently for four consecutive years.
Real Time Data Specialist
Interactive Data
London
03.2013 - 03.2015
- Spearheaded initiatives to market and distribute real-time low latency data feeds to leading financial institutions across the UK.
- Cultivated strategic relationships with six of the top ten hedge funds in the UK to drive new business opportunities.
- Spearheaded strategic initiatives to elevate data feed offerings within financial market.
Senior BDM
Hemscott
LONDON
08.2009 - 01.2013
- New Business Role selling Financial Commentary to Financial Institutions Across Europe
- Achieved minimum 125% target every full year.
- Enterprise solutions sold to 4 of the ten biggest European Banks plus 9 of the top 30 Hedge Funds
Business Development Manager
NatWest Bank
LONDON
10.1987 - 12.2001
- 14 Year Career in Banking largely in Corporate and Treasury
- 4 years as a Corporate Manager responsible for the relationships of approx 90 Corporates between 20 and 100 million. Responsible for lending and product targets
- 3 years in International Treasury Team conulsting and selling Cross Border Pooling solutions to FTSE 100 and FTSE250 companies
Education
ACIB - Banking
ACIB
London01-1990
Skills
- Business Development
- Strategic and Consultative Approach
- Compliance Solutions
- Risk Management
- Financial Sector
Interests
Accomplishments
- ACIB and ACT Cert CM qualifications gained whilst at NatWest Bank
Timeline
New Business Director APAC
Sacred Heart Primary School
10.2025 - Current
Head of Asia New Business and Account Management
Navex Global
12.2017 - 09.2025
Senior Business Development Manager
Thomson Reuters
03.2013 - 07.2018
Real Time Data Specialist
Interactive Data
03.2013 - 03.2015
Senior BDM
Hemscott
08.2009 - 01.2013
Business Development Manager
NatWest Bank
10.1987 - 12.2001
ACIB - Banking
ACIB