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smartTrade Technologies Appoints Christophe Montane as Chief Commercial Officer to Drive Global Expansion

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smartTrade Technologies has appointed Christophe Montane as Chief Commercial Officer, effective 1 July 2025. This move follows a recent strategic growth investment from TA Associates and reflects the company’s focus on accelerating international expansion and refining its customer-centric commercial strategy.

Based in New York, Montane will oversee global sales and marketing, aiming to strengthen smartTrade’s presence in key financial markets. With over 20 years of leadership experience at SS&C Intralinks, Fujifilm Business Innovation, and Xerox, he brings a solid track record in scaling global sales operations and driving revenue growth. His expertise will support smartTrade’s efforts to enhance its unified trading platform, aiming to improve front-office performance and reduce operational risk for clients.

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