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A岹ٲandanalytics firm providing realtime transparency in commodity marketshas appointed its first CFO.

Mark CunninghamjoinsKplerfromWood Mackenzie, where he held the role of Vice President ofFinance.

’sAI-enabled platform provides real-time data and analytics – such asglobal flows, storage and freight – on more than 40 products including crude oil, refined products, LNG, LPG, and dry bulk.

It helps its5,500+ users better understand current and past trends, drive new opportunities, monitor competition and feed their own analytical models.

Cunningham, who hasmore thana decade of experience in finance, began his career in oil and gas mergers & acquisitions.

He will be responsible for driving the financial strategy, business performance and capital structure to support sustainable, long-term growth for theLondon-basedbusiness.

“I am thrilled to be joiningKpler, the market leader in global commodity data& analytics,” said Mark Cunningham.

“It has the perfect mix – the entrepreneurial journey,technology focus and exponential growth – this is what makesKplertruly unique.

In just seven years, with no external investment, FrançoisCazorand JeanMaynierhave bootstrapped the business to over $40 million in bookings, a truly exceptional achievement.

Yet, excitingly, this is really only the start of what we aim to deliver over the coming years.”

Kplernow employs over 150 staff across nine locations globally.

Cazorsaid:“Mark’s appointment as’sfirst CFO is another important step in buildingan excellent senior management team to power our next phase of growth.

“Comingfrom Wood Mackenzie, he brings a deep level of financial expertise, combined with a wealth of leadership skills that will benefitKplergreatly as we continue to grow at a very fast pace.”