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Broadridge Appoints Kenneth MacHarg as Global Head of Futures and Options Trading

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Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. has named Kenneth MacHarg as Managing Director and Global Head of Futures and Options (F&O) Trading, effective 23 June. In his new role, MacHarg will oversee the commercial strategy and development of Broadridge’s next-generation F&O platform, a SaaS solution offering global order and execution management for futures commission merchants and agency brokers.

MacHarg brings extensive experience in execution and clearing of global futures and options, having most recently served as Managing Director at J.P. Morgan Securities. His previous roles include senior positions at Barclays Capital and Lehman Brothers. Based in New York, MacHarg will report to Frank Troise, President of Broadridge Trading & Connectivity Solutions.

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