Tushara Fernando

Head of Data and Machine Learning, Man Group

Tushara Fernando leads Man Group's data and machine learning initiatives, overseeing the firm's comprehensive data platform, data management team, and strategic data sourcing operations. In this role, he leads the development and implementation of Man Group's generative AI strategy across the firm.
 
Before joining Man Group in September 2021, Tushara was Head of Portfolio Construction Technology for Goldman Sachs Asset Management. He was formerly Head of Enterprise Engineering, responsible for Man Group's operating and fund accounting platforms, enterprise applications, and client-facing solutions. Earlier in his tenure, he led Fast Trading Technology, where he developed sophisticated liquidity-making and liquidity-taking systematic strategies spanning all major asset classes.
 
Tushara holds a BSc in Computer Science from the University of Manchester.