Tom Cole

Tom Cole is the Managing Director for EMEA at Abacus Group, where he is responsible for overseeing the region's performance and growth. The company now supports over 150 financial services clients across EMEA, contributing to a total of more than 750 clients globally. Under Tom’s leadership, Abacus Group continues to be a market-leading IT and cybersecurity service provider. Achieving this success requires a strong focus on innovation and delivering exceptional services, driven by attracting and retaining top-tier talent. Abacus is a company where people come to succeed. Prior to his role at Abacus, Tom worked at Glencore, Balyasny Asset Management, and COMAC Capital, a multibillion-dollar global macro hedge fund. As CTO, he led technology strategy and cybersecurity efforts, which were critical in facilitating rapid growth and protecting the fund’s infrastructure. The expertise gained from these roles has been instrumental in Abacus’s regional achievements. Tom was recognised as a Next-Gen Solution Provider Leader by CRN and holds a Master of Science (Distinction) from the University of Liverpool.