We’re thrilled to announce that Phil Smith is joining Titanbay’s board as a Non-Executive Director. Phil is a powerhouse in financial services, with deep expertise in scaling wealth management platforms, M&A, and financial infrastructure.
As the founder of Embark, he built the business to £42bn in AUA before its acquisition by Lloyds Banking Group in 2022. He’s also held senior roles at Barclays Wealth, Fortis Investments, and Prudential M&G—bringing a wealth of experience in building and scaling investment platforms.
Phil joins us at a defining moment. In 2024, we grew 3.2x, surpassed $1bn in AUM/AUA, and cemented our position as the leading private markets infrastructure provider for wealth managers and asset managers. The Financial Times even recognised us as one of Europe’s fastest-growing companies—a testament to the strong momentum behind Titanbay.
What This Means for Titanbay
🛠 Enhancing our platform – Phil’s expertise in scaling technology-driven platforms will accelerate our innovation.
📈 Supporting our next growth phase – His strategic insights will help us expand our reach and deepen our relationships with wealth managers.
🚀 Strengthening our market position – His experience in building successful businesses aligns perfectly with our mission to revolutionise private markets infrastructure.
A Word from Our Leadership
Michael Gruener, Co-CEO:
“Phil’s deep roots in wealth management and experience in scaling investment platforms make him a perfect fit for our board. His insights will be invaluable as we continue empowering wealth managers with best-in-class private market solutions.”
Ossama Soliman, Co-CEO:
“We’re delighted to welcome Phil to Titanbay. His track record in building technology-driven platforms will be instrumental as we enhance our offering and drive the next phase of our growth.”
Phil Smith on Joining Titanbay
“I’m really pleased to be joining Titanbay at such an exciting time. Private markets are becoming a key pillar in wealth management, and Titanbay is at the forefront of making them more accessible. I’m looking forward to being part of the journey.”
With Phil on board, we’re more excited than ever about what’s ahead. Stay tuned—big things are coming. 🚀