Loretta Wickenden, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
Loretta has been part of the financial and financial software industries since 1978, has held senior management positions in both industries and is an internationally recognized expert in capital markets operations. During her career in the banking industry Loretta held senior operations management roles at several major financial institutions including head of derivative operations for Credit Suisse Financial Products in London and New York. Prior to founding Latilla in 1999, Loretta was head of product management and product marketing at Infinity, a SunGard Company (a leading trading, risk management and operations system provider) in Silicon Valley.
Having been involved in the derivatives industry since its introduction in the early 1980's Loretta has been instrumental in establishing highly productive teams as well as the business processes and controls necessary to support complex trading and risk management activities. This industry-leading experience enables Latilla to provide consulting services to companies around the globe and guides the design of the C4i product suite. Our web-enabled products are designed to help institutions streamline activities, manage risks, increase efficiency and reduce costs.
Having been involved in the derivatives industry since its introduction in the early 1980's Loretta has been instrumental in establishing highly productive teams as well as the business processes and controls necessary to support complex trading and risk management activities. This industry-leading experience enables Latilla to provide consulting services to companies around the globe and guides the design of the C4i product suite. Our web-enabled products are designed to help institutions streamline activities, manage risks, increase efficiency and reduce costs.
Todd Rahmes, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder
Todd has extensive experience in joint venturing, licensing transactions and business development as well as operational and sales support roles, and is a key factor in ensuring the execution of Latilla's mission.
Todd previously headed up the combined legal group for seven financial services software companies under the SunGard umbrella. He gained his initial experience within the software industry as a corporate and technology licensing attorney for a nationally recognized Silicon Valley law firm, Brobeck, Phleger and Harrison, which acted as chief outside consel for many well-known technology companies including Cisco Systems, as well as large financial institutions such as Wells Fargo Bank. He is intimately familiar with sales pipelines, the sales process, and process management and is a mature and proven executive who values customer relationships above all else. He holds a J.D. Cum Laude from the University of Michigan Law School, and a BA with a double major in German and Political Science also from the University of Michigan.
Todd previously headed up the combined legal group for seven financial services software companies under the SunGard umbrella. He gained his initial experience within the software industry as a corporate and technology licensing attorney for a nationally recognized Silicon Valley law firm, Brobeck, Phleger and Harrison, which acted as chief outside consel for many well-known technology companies including Cisco Systems, as well as large financial institutions such as Wells Fargo Bank. He is intimately familiar with sales pipelines, the sales process, and process management and is a mature and proven executive who values customer relationships above all else. He holds a J.D. Cum Laude from the University of Michigan Law School, and a BA with a double major in German and Political Science also from the University of Michigan.
Jim Wickenden, Director of Business Development
Jim has been involved in the insurance and financial software industries since 1978 with an emphasis on sales and marketing beginning in 1984. A graduate of Santa Clara University with a BA (Hons) with a MA from San Jose University, he is a natural leader with an ability to focus on strategic matters and the big picture. His qualifications as a meta-historian and commercial pilot give him a well rounded perspective that shows his passion for forward thinking, perseverance and goal-oriented drive. He is instrumental in the direction of Latilla's vision and his responsibilities cover marketing, partnerships and sales.