Robert Hayward

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Robert joined Hollyport in 2026 as Chief Technology Officer, based in London.

As Chief Technology Officer, Robert leads Hollyport’s technology strategy, overseeing the firm’s systems, data infrastructure and security. He ensures technology supports scalable growth, strong governance and effective decision-making across the firm, while improving the efficiency and effectiveness of core processes.

Prior to Hollyport, Rob held leadership roles at Eight Roads Ventures and SoftBank Vision Fund. He has built global technology platforms and teams across Europe, the US and Asia, delivering cloud-first infrastructure, high-performing teams and data-driven solutions that improve efficiency, enhance investment decision-making and provide greater visibility across pipeline and portfolio.

Tong Zhi

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Tong joined Hollyport in 2025 and leads the firm’s Data & AI function in London.

He is responsible for Hollyport’s data strategy, infrastructure and applied AI capabilities, managing a team of data specialists while remaining hands-on in the delivery of data platforms, analytical tools and AI applications across the firm.

Previously, Tong held data engineering and data science roles at HSAM Europe and 33Floors, developing data and analytics solutions for organisations across private markets and financial services.

Tong holds a BSc in Business Administration, with concentrations in Finance and Business Analytics, from Babson College, and an MSc in Data Science from the University of Manchester. He regularly speaks at international conferences on AI and data science in private markets and is a technical reviewer of postgraduate technology and data science textbooks.

Ksenia Carnegie

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Ksenia joined Hollyport in 2025, and is a Data Engineer in the Technology & Data Team, based in London.

She is responsible for the development and maintenance of the firm’s data warehouse, supporting business intelligence through dashboards and reporting, and implementing business process automation.

Prior to joining Hollyport, Ksenia gained over four years’ experience in data and analytics within the logistics sector. She holds a degree in Informatics and Applied Mathematics from Bryansk State University in Russia.

Sofia Basu

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Sofia joined Hollyport in 2024 and works as a data engineer in the Data & Technology Team in London. She is hands-on in building the firm’s data infrastructure, analytical tools and AI applications. With a strong background in data manipulation tools such as Python, SQL, and PowerBI, Sofia is focused on automating processes to enhance efficiency and improve data quality for more insightful analysis.

Sofia holds an undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science and a master’s degree in Cancer and Molecular Biology. This academic foundation brings a unique, analytical perspective to her role.