Sterling Trading Tech Appoints Julie Armstrong as Chief Commercial Officer to Drive Global Expansion

Sterling Trading Tech has appointed Julie Armstrong as its Chief Commercial Officer, a new role aimed at supporting the company’s global growth strategy. This move reflects Sterling’s ongoing evolution, marked by progress in attracting new client segments, expanding product offerings, and increasing its international footprint. Armstrong will lead efforts to advance strategic revenue initiatives across Sterling’s Order Management System, Risk and Margin, and Trading Platforms, which serve all asset classes globally.

Armstrong brings extensive experience in fintech and revenue generation, having previously held leadership roles at ChartIQ and CME Group Inc. Her background includes overseeing global market technology services and contributing to diversity initiatives within the industry. Her appointment is expected to bolster Sterling’s commercial capabilities and support its next stage of accelerated development.

ESG Data Firm Measurabl Names New People, Culture Chief

Sustainability data platform Measurabl has appointed Marta Patlan as Senior Vice President, People & Culture to oversee the company’s talent development and cultural policies. Patlan has previously worked at Sportradar, Aristocrat, and Brightstar.

LSEG Appoints Gianluca Biagini and Ron Lefferts as Co-Heads of Data & Analytics

The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has appointed Gianluca Biagini and Ron Lefferts as Co-Heads of its Data & Analytics division. Biagini, set to join from S&P Global on 18 August 2025, and Lefferts, who has been with LSEG since 2021 and joined the Executive Committee in 2023, will jointly lead the global data and analytics operations. Both will report directly to CEO David Schwimmer and become members of the Executive Committee.

The pair will oversee LSEG’s services to over 44,000 customers in more than 170 countries, with a particular focus on expanding the LSEG Workspace product. Biagini brings over 25 years of experience from roles at S&P Global and Bloomberg, specialising in financial instrument valuation and analytics. Lefferts, currently LSEG’s Group Head of Sales & Account Management, has held previous senior roles at Protiviti and IBM, leading technology and financial services initiatives globally.

Consulting Meets Law: Squire Patton Boggs Adds Financial Crime Specialists Taccogna & Webb

Squire Patton Boggs has expanded its Financial Services Practice Group in London by welcoming two seasoned professionals, Federica Taccogna and Nigel Webb, both formerly co-heads of the Governance, Risk and Regulation practice at Interpath Advisory. Taccogna joins as a principal, while Webb takes on the role of senior advisor.

Taccogna brings over two decades of experience in regulatory compliance and financial crime prevention. She has held senior compliance roles at institutions such as Credit Suisse, Royal Bank of Scotland, and ICICI Bank in the UK. Her expertise includes leading investigations into complex financial crime schemes across various jurisdictions, advising regulators and law enforcement agencies, and serving as a strategic advisor to the Malta Financial Services Authority and the Malta Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit.

Webb offers a 40-year career spanning senior roles in industry and consulting across all major continents. His experience includes serving as a partner at Andersen and Deloitte, Global CIO at Interdealer Broker ICAP, and Head of Risk and Technology for JP Morgan’s Global Derivative Services. He has also held senior positions at Interpath Advisory, where he co-led the Governance, Risk and Regulation practice.

Both Taccogna and Webb specialize in advising financial institutions, regulators, and governments on conduct matters, particularly in sectors such as gambling, online gaming, crypto, and payments. Their expertise encompasses financial crime regulation, including anti-money laundering, sanctions, market abuse, fraud, and anti-bribery and corruption, as well as product and client governance.

Jim Barresi, global head of the Financial Services Practice Group at Squire Patton Boggs, stated, “Having held senior positions at some of the world’s leading consultancies, Federica and Nigel bring extensive experience assessing and remediating financial crime concerns for institutions, regulators, and governments around the world. Their arrival brings together consulting and legal services under one roof to help us provide a full range of services to resolve disputes and inquiries our clients receive from industry regulators.”

European managing partner Jonathan Jones added, “Federica and Nigel’s experience and wealth of connections are synergistic with the work of our regulatory, Public Policy and Government Investigations and White-Collar teams, and their arrival will help us develop our offering across a number of practices.”

This move follows several senior hires into the firm’s Financial Services Practice Group this year, including Global Trade Finance partners Philip Prowse and Jameel Tarmohamed in London, and senior advisors Daniel Rudder and Nathan Romano in New York. Additionally, financial services lawyer Mona Ma was promoted to partner.

NeoXam Names New Director to Drive UK, Irish and African Growth

NeoXam has named Mark Johnson as Managing Director of the United Kingdom (UK), Ireland and Middle East and Africa (MEA) regions, supporting the data management and investment technology company’s broader global expansion plans following its acquisition of EZOPS a year ago.

Johnson, a 25-year veteran of the financial software industry, will deploy his experience in frontline sales and contract negotiations as the Paris-based company seeks greater exposure to markets in South Africa and the wider region.

The former Alveo leader will report directly to NeoXam Chief Executive Florent Fabre, who said Johnson’s “strategic vision and client-centric approach will be invaluable as we continue our global expansion”.

NeoXam bought EZOPS, an artificial intelligence-enabled automation and reconciliation specialist, to bolster its own machine learning and capabilities and to help drive its growth overseas.

SimCorp Appoints Ronan Donnelly as Chief Operations Officer

SimCorp has announced the appointment of Ronan Donnelly as its new Chief Operations Officer, effective immediately. Donnelly will play a key role in guiding the company’s strategic direction, streamlining operations, and supporting long-term sustainable growth. He will report directly to CEO Georg Hetrodt.

Donnelly joined SimCorp in 2020 and most recently served as Senior Vice President of SaaS Operations. His achievements at the company include implementing AI-enabled support and expanding SimCorp’s global footprint with a presence in Mexico City. He brings prior experience from senior roles at fintech firms such as SunGard, FIS, and Finastra. Donnelly holds a BA in Banking and Finance from the University of Ulster and has international experience from time spent in London and New York.

Athena Appoints Scott Loughran as Head of Client Engagement, North America, to Drive Regional Expansion

Athena, the Order Management System (OMS) and Portfolio Management System (PMS) solutions provider, part of United Fintech, has named Scott Loughran as Head of Client Engagement for North America. This appointment supports Athena’s strategic growth in the region, aiming to enhance service quality, streamline implementations, and deliver innovative solutions to hedge funds and asset managers.

Loughran brings extensive experience in fintech and asset management platforms, having held key roles at AlphaDesk and d1g1t, where he led successful client engagement and implementation initiatives. His leadership will focus on scaling Athena’s North American client services and driving platform adoption.

This move follows Athena’s broader expansion strategy in the region, including the Q4 2024 appointment of Abdi Kahiye as Senior Implementation Specialist. With experience from d1g1t, Refinitiv, and AlphaDesk, Kahiye adds further strength to Athena’s implementation capabilities.

Finbourne Names New Americas Sales Head Amid Expansion Plans

Finbourne Technology has appointed former SS&C Advent executive Marc Flamini to head its sales operations in the Americas as the investment data and technology provider seeks to expand its international customer base.

Flamini has been hired to leverage his 23 years experience at SS&C Advent, where he acquired a “track record of building strategic relationships with asset managers, hedge funds, and asset servicers”, Finbourne said.

His remit will also involve managing relationships with the company’s existing clients in the region.

Flamini’s “extensive experience in investment management technology and deep understanding of global markets make him ideally qualified to drive our sales strategy and support our continued expansion in the region”, said Finbourne Chief Commercial Officer Simon Behan in a statement.

Gresham Appoints Matthew Greninger as General Manager of Data Automation Solutions

Global fintech firm Gresham has named Matthew Greninger as its new General Manager for Data Automation Solutions. Greninger brings significant industry experience, having held senior roles at Duco, Kaiko, and NeoXam, where he led sales and go-to-market initiatives across various regions and solutions.

Operating from Gresham’s New York office, Greninger will oversee global go-to-market functions, including business development, sales, solution engineering, account management, and strategic partnerships. His responsibilities will cover the full suite of Gresham’s data automation offerings: Connect Cloud, Control Cloud, and Pulse Data.

Delta Capita Appoints Simon O’Malley as Group Chief Finance & Operating Officer

Delta Capita has appointed Simon O’Malley as Group Chief Finance & Operating Officer. Based in London and reporting directly to CEO Joe Channer, O’Malley will oversee both finance and operations, supporting the firm’s enterprise value creation, operational scalability, and financial resilience. His remit includes capital efficiency, balance sheet management, transformation initiatives, and driving growth through acquisitions.

O’Malley brings over 25 years of experience in financial services, consulting, and transformation. His background includes leadership roles in finance and operations at Saxo Capital Markets UK, HSBC, Barclays, NatWest, and ABN AMRO. The appointment underlines Delta Capita’s focus on sustainable growth and disciplined financial management as it continues to expand its global business.