The Private Funds Clearinghouse
Sonata One is changing the paradigm of private markets investing by harmonising every stage of the investment process in one platform, underpinned by globally compliant standards. We’re creating a seamless, friction-free private markets investment experience that facilitates far wider access to the asset class.
The world’s leading investors – in one platform
More than 53,000 investors across 6,500 funds and 180 fund manager clients around the globe are connected via Sonata One.
91% of the largest U.S & European Pensions
72% of the largest Sovereign Wealth Funds
82% of the largest U.S Endowments
64% of the largest Global Foundations
Why Sonata One?
One global investor experience
Sonata One connects a rapidly growing network of fund mangers and investors in one platform. Investors authenticate once and share a globally compliant KYC passport, across their private funds portfolios.
Facilitating a faster, simpler and more widely accessible investment experience.
Our Team
Meet the team of difference makers. Our people’s diversity of skills and experience combined with their commitment to our shared goal enable us to deliver innovative solutions to industry-wide challenges.
Tim Andrews
CEOTim is the CEO and Founder of Sonata One (previously IDR Group). He is responsible for company strategy, culture and stakeholder relationships – stemming from Sonata One’s core vision to be the trusted hub of the private markets. Tim sets the tone for the business and is passionate about how the company’s vision is revolutionising private markets.
Tim has dedicated his career to developing people and technology in response to regulatory change within the private markets. After developing the core system of fund administrator, Ipes, now part of Apex Group, Tim created one of the first AIF Depositary businesses to be licensed in Europe before creating Sonata One which he then spun out of Apex in 2020.
When he’s not working he’s running or cycling along Guernsey’s scenic cliffs.
Mark Quigley
General CounselMark has been with Sonata One (then IDR) since its early days and is our point person for everything legal. Mark is an attorney in New York and a solicitor in Ireland. Having spent years in risk management the opportunity, challenge, and fast growth of a fintech attracted Mark to jump ship.
Most recently, Mark has leveraged his legal background to lead the development and roll out of Sonata One’s fully digital subscription service. He is our sole employee based in Ireland and can be found surfing when not developing new product ideas or helping our clients.
Martin Mullins
Client Service DirectorMartin has been involved with Sonata One (previously IDR) since its inception as part of Ipes (now Apex). Prior to this, he spent 16 years leading operational teams within Ipes before moving into a client relationship management role.
Through his operational background, Martin has a great understanding of what our clients need and how we can best support them. He has oversight of all of client relationships and is responsible for ensuring we continue to deliver on expectations and grow revenue through the addition of new services.
Jason Green
Chief Technology OfficerJason joined Sonata One (then IDR) in 2023 and has more than 15 years’ of experience working in senior management and technology roles in a broad range of sectors from startups to listed businesses. He’s also a seasoned entrepreneur and has built products from the ground up.
He will lead our product, UX, engineering, and data teams as we continue to grow focussing on enhancing our existing technology and developing new services.
In his spare time, Jason is a keen road cyclist and enjoys spending time with his kids, wife, and their plethora of animals including a dog, fish and a hamster.
Jason Meklinsky
Chief Revenue Officer
Robin Silverthorne
Tax Services DirectorRobin joined Sonata One (then IDR) in September 2023. He has over 20 years’ experience in senior tax roles spanning global banking groups, Big 4 accounting firms and the UK tax authority. Robin’s unique blend of in-house, advisory and regulatory tax expertise provides the insight to tailor efficient, practical and innovative tax solutions for our clients.
As Tax Services Director, Robin is responsible for our global Tax Services strategy. He is focused on the continual enhancement, growth and optimisation of Tax Services during a climate of constant regulatory change.
Outside of work, Robin is Chairman of a cricket club more than 250 years old, still plays cricket and golf, enjoys watching local rugby and F1, and travelling with his with family (time permitting).
Chantelle de Jongh
Head of OperationsChantelle de Jongh has over a decade of combined experience in both the legal and financial services industries. She holds a Bachelor of Law degree from the University of the North West and is an Admitted Attorney in the High Court of South Africa. She joined Sonata One (then IDR) in 2022, following a successful career as a practising Admitted Attorney.
As Head of Operations Chantelle is responsible for ensuring that we deliver the highest standards of service for our clients through inspiring our team and driving ongoing improvements to our processes and technology.
When Chantelle is not working she enjoys the outdoors hiking, horseback riding and spending time with family and friends, balancing her professional and personal life.
Gray Sain
Commercial Development DirectorGray joined Sonata One’s U.S. Commercial Team (then IDR) in December 2024. Based in New York, Gray is focused on accelerating Sonata One’s commercial growth via new client relationships and strategic partnerships. Gray joins Sonata One from international law firm Wilkie Farr & Gallagher LLP where he lead business development initiatives for their Asset Management Department, with a focus on Private Funds, Registered Funds and Regulatory & Enforcement practice groups. He brings over 10 year’s experience in commercially focused roles across the financial services space with a focus on private and public capital markets
Away from work, Gray enjoys running, skiing and traveling with his wife with a particular emphasis on exploring wine regions.
Louis Dodd
Head of MLRO and Managed ServicesLouis leads the growth and development of Sonata One’s (previously IDR) MLRO and Managed Services offerings. He and his global team are responsible for seamlessly handling all investment-related queries for our Managed Services clients (including handling the KYC both on, and from, their investments). Louis joined Sonata One following the completion of the BPTC (professional law qualifications) as a Senior Analyst in 2016. He gained experience across several teams before taking on the role of Managed Services Lead in 2021 and MLRO in 2022.
He is MLRO/MLCO for the regulated business and holds an ICA diploma in AML. In his spare time Louis enjoys sailing and is an avid reader.
Mujahid Fisher
Nightshift Delivery ManagerMujahid Fisher joined Sonata One (then IDR Group) in January 2023, as Senior Help Desk Manager before being promoted to lead our Nightshift Team. He has over a decade of experience in Operations Management gained across a range of international businesses.
As Nightshift Delivery Manager, Mujahid is responsible for overseeing incoming queries to the team, providing senior-level support to clients and investors and ensuring a seamless handover between shifts.
Mujahid holds certifications in Project Management Fundamentals from Cape Peninsula University of Technology and Business and Management Development from GIBS Business School (Gordon Institute of Business Science).
When he’s not leading our Investor Services Team, Mujahid can be found hard at work with his hands crafting and building with his family. He also has a personal interest in technology and staying up to date with the latest tech trends and tools.
Dan Loughney
Finance DirectorDan Joined Sonata One (then IDR Group) in March 2023 having worked in senior finance roles in private equity backed technology firms for over nine years. Prior to this he gained experience in commercial and financial due diligence across a range of sectors as part of PWC’s transaction services team. Dan is responsible for planning and executing the overall financial strategy for the business as we continue to grow.
Dan is a qualified Chartered Accountant and holds a BA in Accounting and Finance.
Outside of work Dan is kept very busy with his young daughter but when he has a moment to himself, he enjoys running, cycling and cooking.
Simona Shao
Commercial Development ManagerLos Angeles based Simona joined Sonata One (then IDR) in March 2024 to help drive Sonata One’s commercial growth in the US Market.
Prior to joining Sonata One, Simona spent 5 years at JPMorgan Private Bank in their financial sponsors vertical, covering some of the largest private equity and hedge fund managers in Southern California. Here she gained broad exposure to the private markets space, working with founders, partners and family offices across banking, investing, lending and wealth planning, as well as with the funds themselves on the debt side, setting up subscription line facilities.
Simona graduated from of the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania in 2019. Outside of work, she is a classically trained pianist and singer-songwriter musician.
Carina Eriksson
Managed Services Team LeadCarina joined Sonata One (then IDR Group) in 2022 having gained more than 7 years’ experience in legal roles across a variety of sectors such as Corporate and Commercial, Property and Personal Injury.
As Managed Services Team Lead, Carina is responsible for the smooth delivery and ongoing development of Sonata One’s Managed Services offering, which covers all inbound and investment related KYC for our private markets clients.
Carina is a qualified attorney and holds a Bachelor of Law (LLB) from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, and a Bachelor of Social Science (BSocSci) from the University of Cape Town.
In her spare time Carina enjoys travelling, reading and trying to save the world one stray animal at a time.
Askender Ouazzani
MLROBased in Luxembourg, Askender is responsible for growing and developing Sonata One’s MLRO service for our Luxembourg-domiciled clients. Askender joins Sonata One from an online broking business where he was Head of Compliance, and part of the team who obtained a licence from the local regulator. He has over 16 years’ experience working with institutional clients in the financial services sector and holds expertise in KYC and AML/CFT, MiFID, and Regulatory compliance.
Askender has a Master’s in Compliance (anti-Money Laundering, Fraud, Corruption, and Financing Terrorism) and a Certification as Compliance Officer in Luxembourg. Outside of work, Askender enjoys spending time with close friends and family, cooking at home and hiking.
Melody Van Eeden
Client Success ManagerMelody has over 10 years of client services experience across technology, consulting and financial services industries. She joined Sonata One (then IDR Group) in January 2022 heading up our client services team, before taking on the role of Client Success Manager. The key focus of her role is to be there for our clients providing a primary point of contact for issues, escalations, training or any other assistance.
Melody is a qualified attorney in South Africa and holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Law) from RAU University, South Africa and a LLB Bachelor of Law from the University of Johannesburg. She’s a people-person, passionate about building relationships and always happy to assist others and solve problems.
In her spare time Melody enjoys reading, travelling, spending time in nature but most importantly spending time with her family.
Zabine Ellahee
Team Lead – TaxBased in our Mauritius office, Zabine has operational responsibility for our Tax Team – FATCA and CRS. She has more than 16 years of experience in client servicing roles gained in both trust administration and banking. For the last 4 years, she headed Citco’s centralised FATCA/CRS team in Mauritius and was responsible for the FATCA/CRS operations of offices in several jurisdictions.
Zabine is ACCA qualified and holds a BSc in Finance from the University of Mauritius. In her spare time, when she’s not trekking the globe, she enjoys artistic activities like crocheting and junk journals.
Rory Blazeby
Head of Client Relationship ManagementRory is an experienced Client Relationship Director with over ten years of experience managing strategic and key client relationships. As Head of Client Relationship Management is responsible for ensuring our clients receive the highest level of service, understanding the needs of our top tier clients, problem solving and building long term relationships. His main focus is on our key relationships in North America and Europe.
Rory holds a bachelor’s degree in history and since gained the Investment Management Certificate qualification. Outside of work he’s passionate about endurance and performance sports. He’s actively involved in a number of national and international events and has completed courses in sports leadership and strengh and conditioning.
Connor Jordan
Client Success ManagerConnor began his career with Sonata One (then IDR Group) in 2016 and has progressed rapidly within the business gaining experience across a range of functions including KYC, Fund Closing and Product before bringing his breadth and depth of knowledge of Sonata One’s operational capability and client requirements to bear in our Client Success Team.
As Client Success Manager, Connor acts as a principal point of contact for clients, handling escalations and identifying opportunities for focused training on our systems and processes as well as continually improving service delivery.
Connor holds a Prince 2 Foundation and Practitioner Certificate in Project Management. Outside of work, he enjoys motorcycle riding, yacht racing, and spending time with friends.
Milann Vermeulen
Team Lead - Fund ClosingMilann started his career in the legal industry in South Africa, qualifying and practising as an Attorney and Property Conveyancer. Desiring to further his knowledge in the corporate field, he joined a leading fund administrator and worked in the CoSec and Client Services department.
He joined Sonata One (then IDR Group) in 2022 as one of the first employees of the Cape Town office. As Fund Closing Team Lead he is responsible for ensuring all fund launches are successful and that the KYC for investors are cleared prior to the close date.
Milann has a LLB Degree from the University of Stellenbosch as well as a Postgraduate Certificate in Compliance Management from the University of Cape Town. In his off time, he enjoys all different types of running, cycling, hiking and exercising, as well as spending time with his family, friends and 2 pugs.