Our Team
Meet Our Team
Chris Whitcombe
Managing Director & Chief Information Officer
Chris started his career as a graduate developer with telecoms giant BT, before transitioning into the Fintech world. His previous roles have included Chief Technology Officer at Backbase and VP of Product Design at Monitise, creating software solutions for both the European and US markets. Attracted by the excitement and potential of a scale-up, LDMS gave Chris the chance to develop a fintech business in his native Cardiff.
He says: “I am in a wonderfully privileged position that my work is genuinely something that I love to do.”
Outside of work, Chris enjoys spending time with his young daughter and learning about aviation.
Adrian Hjertstedt
Chief Technology Officer
Adrian has held positions at some of the world’s most instantly-recognisable organisations, from IBM to 3M and served as Director of Backend Technology at Backbase before joining LDMS.
A true problem-solver, it is rare to find anything within LDMS’ code or systems that Adrian hasn’t previously worked on. He enjoys continuously improving systems and processes, and it is the next phase of growth that excites Adrian most.
Outside of work, Adrian enjoys exploring new hobbies, including painting and sailing.
Nigel Smith
Head of Professional Services
Nigel’s extensive experience has seen him manage third-party programmes for the likes of Apple and Amazon on behalf of Barclays Partner Finance. But looking for a fresh change after 11 years, Nigel was drawn to the open, collaborative culture of LDMS and enjoys the agility and ownership that comes with working in a smaller company.
Outside of work, Nigel spends a lot of time supporting his football-mad daughter at matches and taxiing her to practice.