About Florian Pixner
Bio
Florian Pixner is the founder of CVT Advisory, a boutique consultancy focused on helping data and intelligence businesses grow, transform, and scale. He brings over 20 years of executive experience in business intelligence, people intelligence, and compliance data -
most recently as Chief Data Officer at Altrata and previously in senior management roles at Acuris (now part of ION Group).
Florian has led large-scale integrations, driven double-digit growth under private equity ownership, and restructured global data operations. Today, he works directly with PE firms and leadership teams to deliver value through strategy, product development, operational clarity, and go-to-market execution. Based in Kent, he works internationally and draws on a trusted network of collaborators when needed.
Executive Profile
Selected roles prior to founding CVT Advisory
Chief Data Officer — Altrata
2021–2024
Led the transformation of Euromoney plc's global data intelligence business and into new private equity ownership.
Acquisition and Integration of five people intelligence businesses (BoardEx, Wealth-X, RelSci, WealthEngine, Boardroom Insiders) across platforms, teams, and workflows
Global Head of Data Strategy — Acuris Risk INTELLIGENCE
2019–2021
Developed and implemented the global data strategy for the compliance division of Acuris, a BC Partners invested that exited to ION for over £1.2bn (now part of ION Group).
Managing Director — Wealthmonitor (Acuris)
2011–2019
P&L ownership and leadership of the Wealthmonitor business, a division of Acuris, stellar investment for BC Partners that eventually exited to ION for over £1.2bn
Sales & Commercial Leadership — Acuris Group
2007–2011
Held multiple commercial leadership roles including Head of Sales (EMEA), Head of Commercial Operations across the Wealth & Healthcare and Risk divisions.
Recent Projects & Areas of Expertise
Go-to-Market Strategy for Data Intelligence Services
Developed a full GTM strategy for an enhanced due diligence offering, including sector segmentation, ICP definition, pricing guardrails, value propositions, and use-case development for multiple verticals. Delivered positioning and sales tools to enable launch within 90 days.
AI-Native Product Strategy in Risk Intelligence
Advised and project managed a scale-up on a product launch for its AI risk intelligence platform targeted at the legal sector.
AI-Native market assessment advisory in Risk Intelligence
Defined adjacent market opportunities, including market sizing (TAM/SAM), client analysis, competitive insights. This led to refined market positioning, prioritised use cases embedded in the GTM.
Portfolio Value Creation Planning for Data Assets
Supported a mid-market PE firm in assessing and unlocking value across a data-rich portfolio. Provided commercial diagnostics, prioritised value creation levers, and advised management on GTM alignment and product strategy.
Post-Aquisition Integration
Led the integration of five acquired platforms across product, data, and operations. Consolidated platform architecture, unified product strategy, and redesigned data workflows—achieving margin expansion, reduced headcount, and renewed growth in a previously declining portfolio.
Turnaround of a Distressed GRC Data Business
Supported the acquisition and operational turnaround of a compliance data asset. Advised on data remediation, cost restructuring, platform rebuild, and re-launch strategy—enabling a full commercial relaunch within one year.
GTM and Market Entry for RegTech Scale-Up
Led market assessment, competitive benchmarking, and segment strategy for a RegTech business expanding into new verticals. Defined sales playbook, buyer personas, and go-to-market priorities to support PE-backed international expansion.