Management Team

Mark Watson

Senior Partner

Mark brings over 25 years of market data compliance expertise from major consulting firms and financial institutions. He specializes in helping asset managers, investment banks, hedge funds, and private equity firms optimize their market data spend while ensuring full regulatory compliance.

Prior to founding Oceanview Partners, Mark held senior positions at leading financial services firms where he managed market data strategies and vendor relationships across global operations. His deep understanding of both buy-side and sell-side challenges enables him to deliver practical, results-driven solutions.

Mark leads the firm's strategic direction and client advisory services.

Ted Peyton

Director of Advisory Services

Ted is a seasoned market data professional with extensive experience in vendor management and cost optimization. Before joining Oceanview Partners, Ted spent over a decade at T. Rowe Price, where he led market data procurement and compliance initiatives across the organization.

At T. Rowe Price, Ted was instrumental in negotiating multi-million dollar vendor contracts and implementing data governance frameworks that reduced costs by 20% while improving data quality and accessibility. His expertise spans real-time market data, reference data, and alternative data sets.

Ted's practical, hands-on approach helps clients navigate complex licensing agreements and implement sustainable cost-control measures. He specializes in audit preparation, remediation strategies, and vendor negotiations.

Ian Pearson

Managing Director, EMEA

Ian leads Oceanview Partners' European, Middle Eastern, and African operations, bringing deep expertise in international market data regulations and cross-border compliance. With over 20 years in financial services, Ian has advised multinational institutions on market data strategy and regulatory alignment.

Previously, Ian held senior roles at major investment banks in London, where he managed market data operations across multiple jurisdictions. His experience includes navigating MiFID II data requirements, GDPR compliance, and multi-currency licensing structures.

Ian's international perspective helps clients optimize their global market data footprint while ensuring compliance with regional regulations. He specializes in European data vendor relationships and cross-border data governance.