Brian Spector is a seasoned executive and co-founder and CEO of Assure, specializing in delivering state-of-the-art AI technology and processes tailored for the CFO suite. His expertise lies in deploying financial solutions that drive operational excellence and digital transformation. Brian's commitment to continuous learning and growth makes him an exceptional asset, as he understands people, operations, AI, and technologies, and brings them all together in a way that makes sense and delivers tangible value.
Previously, Brian served as the Head of Operational Excellence for Harris County, Texas, where he led the digital transformation of contracting, procurement, and accounts payable processes. He successfully restructured the Procurement function, implemented category management, and overhauled the AP invoicing process using OpenText and Peoplesoft. Additionally, he streamlined the County Attorney’s contracting process to enhance contract lifecycle management.
Prior to Assure, Brian was the Chief Development Officer at Sirius Solutions LLLP, overseeing the firm's businesses, acquisitions, and alliances. His teams developed AI-driven software for upstream oil and gas clients, improving accuracy, optimizing headcount, and reducing costs through offshoring.
Brian's extensive background includes roles as the Managing Director of Structured Products at BP, where he led the North American business focused on oil and gas producers and midstream companies. He also headed BP's coverage of banks, private equity funds, and hedge funds. Earlier in his career, Brian was the Managing Director of ACN Energy, Inc., and a director at Enron North America, Inc., where he founded their coal marketing and trading business. His career began at Pace Consultants, Inc., focusing on refining and petrochemicals.
Brian remains actively involved with his alma mater, Rice University, serving on the School of Humanities Advisory Board and teaching courses he designed for both undergraduate and graduate students. With his deep expertise in AI and financial solutions, coupled with his dedication to lifelong learning, Brian is perfectly positioned to deploy innovative strategies that meet the unique needs of CFOs, ensuring value-driven outcomes.

Rakhee Das is the co-founder and CTO of Assure, where she leads the delivery of cutting-edge AI technology and processes tailored for the CFO suite. Her dedication to continuous learning and growth makes her an invaluable asset, as she seamlessly integrates her understanding of people, operations, AI, and technologies to create value-driven solutions. Previously, Rakhee served as the Chief Strategy Officer at Sirius Solutions, where she developed and executed key strategic initiatives, overseeing marketing and IT. She established strategic partnerships with leading service and technology firms, significantly enhancing Sirius’ delivery capabilities and access to new global markets. Her teams delivered customer-centric solutions in areas such as CRM, Treasury Solutions, Audit & Compliance, Data Intelligence, Upstream Energy, and Supply Chain. Additionally, Rakhee set up and managed Sirius’ back office and development capabilities in India. Prior to Sirius, Rakhee built Invesco's Strategic Intelligence function from the ground up. She predicted and acted on identified trends in the financial services industry, delivering a long-term strategic advantage to the company. Rakhee formed intentionally small and agile innovation teams across the global organization, bringing together disciplines, methodologies, structures, and people to quickly create a highly effective innovation function. Her efforts included developing advanced analytics models, implementing robust data governance frameworks, and driving digital transformation initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency and customer experience. Before Invesco, Rakhee was the Co-Founder & Executive Director of Softtek Innoventures, the largest IT-Services organization in Latin America. She fostered a culture of curiosity and innovation, developing numerous business plans, products, and solutions. Under her leadership, Softtek Innoventures launched four successful initiatives and grew significantly over four years, introducing several startups and new solutions in Mexico and for Softtek. Rakhee's journey began as a chip designer, working across FPGA and digital signal processing chip companies. Her experience in chip design instilled a results-oriented mindset, emphasizing the importance of functionality and delivery. Rakhee's commitment to lifelong learning and her ability to integrate diverse technologies and operational insights make her perfect for deploying innovative financial solutions that meet the unique needs of CFOs, ensuring value-driven outcomes.