Data as a Differentiator: Inside Harbor Capital’s AI and Tech Strategy

16/10/2025 26 min Temporada 1 Episodio 7
Data as a Differentiator: Inside Harbor Capital’s AI and Tech Strategy

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In this episode of The Allocation Agenda, host Steve MacDonald sits down with Pradeep Tekkey, Chief Data Officer at Harbor Capital Advisors, to explore how data is transforming the investment management industry — and why firms that overlook it do so at their own peril.From growing up in the remote Andaman and Nicobar Islands without a television to leading Harbor’s Data Intelligence Center of Excellence, Pradeep’s journey is a masterclass in adaptability, innovation, and strategic vision.He shares how Harbor Capital is:Re-engineering business processes to remove inefficienciesUsing data lineage and cataloging to improve transparency and decision-makingBalancing efficiency gains with competitive differentiationBuilding resilience and trust through robust risk and access controlsEmbedding a nimble, 18-month tech roadmap mindset instead of long, rigid strategiesYou’ll hear how Pradeep views data not just as information, but as the lifeblood of active management — essential for delivering insight, efficiency, and performance in a world of fee pressures and fast-moving technology.