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.

IEX Appoints Steven Bonanno as CIO to Lead Tech Strategy and Market Expansion

IEX Group, Inc., the exchange operator and capital markets technology company, has named Steven Bonanno as Chief Information Officer to support the company’s continued growth and innovation in exchange technology. As part of the leadership team, Bonanno will oversee the execution of IEX’s technology strategy, with a focus on platform resilience and scalability, as the firm looks to expand into new markets.

Bonanno brings significant experience in multi-asset class exchange technology, having previously served as CEO of BXS and CIO at DASH. His career also includes leadership roles at Direct Edge, Bloomberg, Nasdaq, BRUT ECN, and Instinet. His appointment aligns with IEX’s strategic initiatives, which have recently led to a threefold increase in displayed market share since June 2024. IEX is also preparing to enter the U.S. options market, pending regulatory approval.

Duco Appoints Margaret Franco as Chief Marketing Officer

Duco, the data automation company, has named Margaret Franco as its first Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Franco brings over two decades of experience leading global marketing teams across the US, EMEA, and APAC. She has held senior roles at technology firms including Dell and HP, spending 13 years at Dell and rising to Senior Vice President for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa before her departure in 2020.

She has also served as CMO at Finastra and Kinasis, leading global marketing and business development functions. Most recently, she provided strategic marketing and growth advisory services through her firm, Growth Marketing Solutions. In 2022, Franco was recognised as one of the Top 25 Women Leaders in Financial Technology by The Financial Technology Report.

Trading Technologies Appoints Justin Llewellyn-Jones as CEO, Keith Todd Becomes Deputy Chairman

Trading Technologies International, Inc. (TT), the global capital markets platform services provider, has announced the promotion of Justin Llewellyn-Jones to Chief Executive Officer, effective 31 March. He succeeds Keith Todd, who will remain on the Board of Directors as Deputy Chairman.

Llewellyn-Jones joined TT as Chief Operating Officer in January 2024, bringing three decades of experience in fintech and financial services. Before TT, he was Chief Product Officer at Broadridge and previously led North American Capital Markets operations in Equities, FX, and Derivatives. His career includes leadership roles at ION and Fidessa, where he served as Global Head of Derivatives and COO Americas. He also held positions at NatWest and ADP-Wilco earlier in his career. His extensive industry experience positions him to lead TT in its next phase of growth.

LMAX Exchange Appoints Daniel Lavigne as Head of Buy-Side Sales, Canada

LMAX Exchange, the global institutional FX exchange operator and part of LMAX Group, has appointed Daniel Lavigne as Head of Buy-Side Sales, Canada. His addition strengthens the company’s global sales and product coverage as it expands its FX trading and liquidity solutions.

Lavigne brings over 25 years of buy-side experience and extensive industry relationships. He previously served as Director of Trading at OMERS (Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System), overseeing FX trading and products. Reporting to Franz Schmidpeter, Global Head of Buy-Side Sales, Lavigne will play a key role in enhancing LMAX Exchange’s market presence in Canada.

Taskize Appoints Glen Sinclair as Head of Client Management

Taskize, the Euroclear-owned investment operations collaboration platform, has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Glen Sinclair as Head of Client Management. Based in London, Sinclair will oversee client account operations, support existing clients, and manage new client onboarding. His appointment follows a period of growth for Taskize, which now serves over 600 financial institutions across 88 countries.

Bringing more than 20 years of experience in financial services, Sinclair has expertise in OTC operations, regulation, and technology-driven transformation. He joins from FINBOURNE Technology, where he specialised in data management solutions. His career also includes leading middle office teams at First Chicago and NatWest Markets, as well as consulting on infrastructure transformation in interest rate swaps and credit default swaps.

Tradu Appoints Philip Manning as New Chairman

Tradu, the multi-asset trading platform, has announced the appointment of Philip Manning as its new Chairman. With over 45 years of experience in consumer banking and financial services, Manning has held key leadership roles, including Chairman of the Audit & Risk Committee at Stratos Markets Limited, which operates under the FXCM and Tradu brands.

Manning also serves as a Non-Executive Director at The Valesco Group and has previously held senior positions at ADIB (UK) Limited and Citigroup, where he managed business development across 42 countries. He played a significant role in the establishment of MBNA Europe. A Fellow of several professional institutes, his expertise is widely recognised. Beyond finance, Manning has mentored entrepreneurs through The Princes Trust and continues to support business development initiatives.

Tradu Appoints Philip Manning as Chairman

Tradu, the multi-asset trading platform, has appointed Philip Manning as its new Chairman. With over 45 years of experience in consumer banking and financial services, Manning has held key leadership roles, including Chairman of the Audit & Risk Committee at Stratos Markets Limited, which operates under the FXCM and Tradu brands.

Manning also serves as a Non-Executive Director at The Valesco Group and has an extensive career spanning Citigroup, where he managed strategy across 42 countries, and ADIB (UK) Limited, which he founded. He played a crucial role in establishing MBNA Europe. A Fellow of multiple prestigious industry institutes, Manning’s expertise is widely recognised.

Beyond finance, he has actively mentored entrepreneurs through The Prince’s Trust and continues to support emerging businesses.

IPC Appoints Tito Singh as Chief Revenue Officer to Lead Global Growth Strategy

IPC, the in trading communications and financial market connectivity vendor, has named Tito Singh as its Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). In this role, Singh will spearhead the company’s global revenue growth strategy, overseeing sales, marketing, customer success, and sales operations to enhance client value and drive innovation in IPC’s solutions and services.

Singh brings over 20 years of experience in revenue growth and leadership, having held key roles such as Chief Customer Officer at MarketsIO and CRO at InvestCloud Financial SuperMarkets, where he significantly grew revenues and secured major enterprise deals. He also held senior positions at S&P’s CRISIL and Refinitiv, where he led financial and risk solution sales for the Americas.

Kurt Adams, CEO of IPC, commented: “I’m pleased to welcome Tito to IPC at such an exciting time for our company. Tito’s deep expertise in scaling revenue operations and his strategic approach to market expansion make him the ideal leader at this time. Under his leadership, IPC will continue to deepen our value proposition, strengthen client relationships, and achieve accelerated growth.”

At IPC, Singh will focus on advancing the company’s go-to-market strategies, ensuring a seamless client experience, and addressing the evolving needs of the financial markets with innovative solutions.

“I’m honoured to join IPC at this key point in the company’s transformation,” said Singh. “IPC’s commitment to innovation and client-centric solutions is unparalleled. I look forward to working with the talented team at IPC to drive growth and deliver exceptional value to our clients across the globe.”

London Stock Exchange Group Appoints Susi de Verdelon as CEO of LCH Limited

The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has appointed of Susi de Verdelon as CEO of LCH Limited, effective February 2025, pending regulatory approval. Reporting to Daniel Maguire, Group Head of LSEG Markets and CEO of LCH Group, de Verdelon succeeds Isabelle Girolami, who has served as CEO since November 2019.

Susi de Verdelon has been with LCH Limited since 2017 and currently leads LCH SwapClear and Listed Rates as Group Head, overseeing growth and operational resilience. Before joining LCH, she held senior roles in Sales & Strategy at Goldman Sachs’ Securities Division.

Daniel Maguire, Group Head, LSEG Markets, and CEO of LCH Group commented: “I’m delighted that Susi will be assuming the role of CEO, LCH Limited. As Group Head of LCH SwapClear & Listed Rates, she has driven growth and expansion into new markets, extended LCH Limited’s position in the rates market during benchmark reform, and most recently re-launched the Listed Rates service. I look forward to continuing to work with Susi as we expand our multi-asset class offering and deliver new products and services.”

Susi de Verdelon added: “I am excited by the opportunity to become the CEO of LCH Limited. This role has tremendous responsibility, and I am committed to driving forward our strategic vision, fostering a culture of excellence, and strengthening our position as a market leader in risk management. I look forward to working with the team to deliver more innovation and efficiencies to our customers, regulators, and the markets we serve.”