Allocation Strategy appoints serial entrepreneur and leading indexing executive Tobias Sproehnle to advisory board
24 June 2025
Allocation Strategy, a provider of new generation asset allocation and macro investing solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tobias Sproehnle, CFA, to its advisory board. Mr. Sproehnle is a serial entrepreneur and a recognised thought leader in benchmarks, indexing, data products as well as financial market infrastructure.
Tobias’s appointment marks a significant step in strengthening Allocation Strategy’s capabilities as the company expands its offering to institutional investors. His deep expertise in financial markets and fintech innovation will be instrumental in shaping the firm’s evolution.
"Tobias combines unparalleled industry expertise with a sharp strategic mindset," said Pavol Povala, Managing Director of Allocation Strategy. "His leadership in transforming indexing and reference data infrastructure, and his role in building successful fintech ventures, make him a uniquely valuable addition to our advisory board."
Tobias has three decades of experience in financial markets. He currently builds PANTA, a SaaS company that is revolutionizing the index industry. Prior to that, he co-founded Moorgate Benchmarks, a white-label index calculation provider that he led to the company’s acquisition by Morningstar. Prior to that he served as CEO of Thomson Reuters Benchmark Services. Earlier in his career, he held senior roles at London Stock Exchange, IHS Markit and Deutsche Börse and was a key architect of the European regulatory framework for benchmarks. Tobias is also a board member and investor in several high-growth fintech companies.
"Allocation Strategy is tackling one of the most important and underserved areas in institutional investing: building robust portfolios that align with both the evolving investment landscape and the specific goals of investors," said Tobias Sproehnle. "I am excited to support the team as they bring fresh thinking, and research and technology-driven solutions to investors and asset allocators."
About Allocation Strategy
Allocation Strategy provides new generation asset allocation and macro investing solutions. We aim to drive innovation in how the investment industry tackles asset allocation problems, while providing the most sophisticated solutions to all types of institutional investors, large and small.
Building on decades of experience in asset allocation research, we provide analytic and research solutions that connect asset markets and macro, with a unified approach to strategic and tactical asset allocation. Our solutions are tailored to investor-specific needs, and are managed and delivered through a modern tech stack.