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Ex-Interactive Data Man Smith Returns to Market Data Industry at Valuelink

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Valuelink Information Services, UK provider of validated data solutions, has appointed Ashley Smith business development manager, reporting to CEO Stephen Choate. Smith spent 14 years at Interactive Data Corp, leaving in 2002.

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