Speakers

Mr Satchell joined CD＆R in 2020. He has built and continues to lead the Digital and Technology practice that spans the CD＆R investment verticals. Prior to CD＆R, he spent twenty-five years in software and technology industries spanning five different CXO roles. These include Chief Product Officer and head of consumer engineering at Comcast, CTO of Nike, helping to build their digital and direct-to-consumer businesses, and CTO and EVP of R＆D for IGT, the global leader in casino systems and entertainment. Mr Satchell started his executive career at Microsoft where he helped to build and ship Xbox 360 and was CTO of the Interactive Entertainment Business. He has a B.Sc. (Hons), computing, D.I.S., from Loughborough University.

CD＆R 

Founded in 1978, CD＆R is a private investment firm with a strategy of generating strong investment returns by building more robust and sustainable businesses through the combination of skilled investment experience and deep operating capabilities. In partnership with the management teams of its portfolio companies, CD＆R takes a long-term view of value creation and emphasizes effective stewardship and resilience. The firm invests in businesses that span a broad range of industries, including industrial, healthcare, consumer, technology and financial services end markets. CD＆R is privately owned by its partners and has offices in New York and London.