LSEG Appoints Nick Rustad as Group Head of LCH SwapClear and Listed Rates

The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has announced the appointment of Nick Rustad as the new Group Head of LCH SwapClear and Listed Rates. In his new role, Rustad will be responsible for overseeing performance and growth across these clearing services, while maintaining their operational resilience. He will report to Susi de Verdelon, CEO of LCH Limited, and will join her leadership team.

Rustad brings extensive industry experience, including over two decades at JPMorgan, where he led the Global Futures and Derivatives Clearing business. Most recently, he served as Deputy Chief Operating Officer at Taula Capital Management. His previous roles also include a term as chairman of the FIA Board of Directors and a stint as a non-executive Director at LCH Limited.

SimCorp Names New Chief Commercial Officer

SimCorp former director of strategy Dean McIntyre has been named the investment management software provider’s chief commercial officer, the third senior appointment this year.

McIntyre will be responsible for instigating international initiatives on data and operations, as well as within the frontline commercial and marketing teams.

After holding senior positions at companies including Bloomberg, Schroders and FactSet, he joined SimCorp in 2023. In April, Ronan Donnelly was promoted to chief operations officer and in February Keith Haberlin was named global head of business services, sales.

DTCC Appoints New Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has appointed Laura Deaner as its new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Deaner, who will report directly to Chief Information Officer Lynn Bishop, brings over 25 years of experience managing information security and cybersecurity programs.

In her new role, Deaner will oversee DTCC’s comprehensive cybersecurity strategies designed to protect the organization’s information and technology systems. Her responsibilities will include developing and enhancing DTCC’s cybersecurity frameworks, integrating cyber resilience into strategic initiatives such as technology upgrades, AI-driven innovations, and cloud technology adoption.

Deaner previously held senior cybersecurity roles at Northwestern Mutual and S&P Global, and earlier at PR Newswire, where she successfully implemented large-scale cybersecurity transformations. Her approach has consistently involved adopting innovative security practices and architectures, significantly advancing cybersecurity maturity within her organizations. Her extensive financial industry experience also includes roles at Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan Chase, and Citigroup.

She currently serves on the Financial Services Information Sharing Analysis Centre (FS-ISAC) board and is a member of the NYU Tandon Cyber Fellows Advisory Council.

Bishop emphasized that Deaner’s extensive experience would be integral as DTCC enhances its cybersecurity strategies. “As we continue to strengthen our technology infrastructure to protect against cyber-threats, Laura’s expertise and leadership will enable us to drive a more holistic program to further upgrade our defence capabilities,” Bishop said.

Commenting on her appointment, Deaner highlighted the critical role DTCC plays in maintaining the security and stability of global financial markets. “DTCC plays a vital role in safeguarding the global financial system, and I’m proud to contribute to that mission by advancing a resilient, adaptive and risk-aligned cybersecurity posture,” Deaner said. “This work is deeply collaborative, and I’m looking forward to partnering closely across teams to protect what matters most: trust, stability and market integrity.”

SimCorp Appoints Dean McIntyre as Chief Commercial Officer

SimCorp, the global financial technology subsidiary of Deutsche Börse Group, has promoted Dean McIntyre to Chief Commercial Officer, effective immediately. In his new role, McIntyre will oversee global commercial operations, including data and operations management, frontline commercial teams, and marketing, to enhance support for client-facing teams worldwide. He will continue to report to Chief Revenue Officer Oliver Johnson.

McIntyre joined SimCorp in January 2023 as Director of Strategy and later served as Global Head of Commercial. His career includes senior positions at Bloomberg, FactSet, Northern Trust, Schroders, and UBS Global Asset Management. This appointment follows a series of leadership promotions at SimCorp in 2025, with Ronan Donnelly becoming Chief Operations Officer in April and Keith Haberlin named Global Head of Business Services, Sales in February.

valantic FSA Appoints Dr. Holger Wohlenberg as CEO to Lead Next Growth Phase

Digital automation solutions provider valantic FSA has named Dr. Holger Wohlenberg as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 June 2025. Dr. Wohlenberg joins with significant expertise in finance, technology, and data, having previously held senior leadership positions at Deutsche Börse Group where he helped expand its data and technology businesses.

His appointment signals valantic FSA’s strategic push to further scale its operations across Europe and globally, offering advanced workflow automation and integration solutions for financial markets and services firms. Dr. Wohlenberg succeeds Joachim Lauterbach, who steps down after a decade during which he established valantic FSA as a multi-solution provider serving over 100 customers in 18 countries. The leadership change comes as financial market participants increasingly seek scalable, intelligent digital solutions to manage complex operational and regulatory workflows.

Taskize Appoints David Williams as CFO to Strengthen Leadership Team

Taskize, the Euroclear-owned fintech and leading investment operations collaboration platform, has named David Williams as its new Chief Financial Officer. Williams joins with over 15 years of financial leadership experience, having held senior roles at EY, Barclays, Morgan Stanley, and most recently, Janus Henderson.

Based in London, Williams will oversee Taskize’s financial operations and deliver strategic financial insights to both internal and external stakeholders. His appointment comes amid Taskize’s ongoing global expansion, with the company now supporting over 600 financial institutions across 88 countries. This leadership addition follows the recent appointments of Helen Adair as Chief Product Officer and Alfred Escobedo as Head of Business Development for LATAM, marking another milestone in Taskize’s growth journey.

Digital Asset Appoints Jonathan Isaac as Chief Marketing Officer to Drive Canton Network Growth

Digital Asset has appointed Jonathan Isaac as Chief Marketing Officer, tasking him with leading global marketing across brand strategy, product marketing, and communications. His primary objective will be to elevate the profile and adoption of the Canton Network, the decentralised infrastructure platform tailored for financial markets.

Isaac brings more than 20 years of marketing expertise, with prior roles including CMO at CoinMarketCap and Head of Marketing at Gemini. His background spans senior positions at global agencies such as JWT, Anomaly, and Digitas, where he led campaigns for major brands like the BBC, Sony, and Coca-Cola. He has also served as a fractional CMO for various fintech and biotech firms, focusing on brand reinvention and growth strategies.

Broadridge Appoints Tina Joshi as Head of Securities Finance and Collateral Management for North America

Broadridge Financial Solutions has named Tina Joshi as Head of Securities Finance and Collateral Management (SFCM) for North America. Based in New York and reporting to Darren Crowther, Joshi will oversee client delivery, business development, and operational management across Broadridge’s full SFCM portfolio. This includes automated support for securities lending, borrowing, and repo transactions.

Bringing over 20 years of experience from firms such as Citigroup and Morgan Stanley, Joshi’s appointment supports Broadridge’s strategy to simplify trading and meet evolving market demands. The move is part of a wider effort to enhance the company’s leadership in multi-asset, multi-workflow trading and reinforce its commitment to North American clients amid regulatory and industry changes.

United Fintech Appoints Deepak Nair as Chief Operating Officer

United Fintech has named Deepak Nair as its new Chief Operating Officer, joining the Executive Leadership Team. In this role, Nair will oversee the development and execution of the firm’s global operational strategy, focusing on scalability, efficiency, and alignment across its fintech platform and partner network.

Nair brings over 20 years of experience from roles at Virgin Media O2, McKinsey & Company, UBS, JPMorgan, and Goldman Sachs. His background includes large-scale transformation initiatives, post-merger integration, and operational strategy. At Virgin Media O2, he led enterprise-wide restructuring for a 15,000-strong workforce and built a data-driven transformation office. Based in London, Nair will report directly to United Fintech’s founder and CEO, Christian Frahm.

GoldenSource Names New Managing Director

Global enterprise and master data management company GoldenSource has named former Fenergo senior manager Terry Flynn as its managing director, the company’s third leadership appointment in a year.

The New York-based technology company said Flynn will focus on building GoldenSource’s buy-side client base. Over two decades Flynn has held senior positions at SunGard, Charles River Development, SimCorp and Alpha FMC.

His appointment follows the naming of James Corrigan as chief executive in September and Marc Mallett as chief commercial officer in April.