Liquidnet Appoints Michael Gibbons as Global Head of Listed Derivatives Business Development

Liquidnet, the technology-driven agency execution specialist, has appointed Michael Gibbons as Global Head of Listed Derivatives Business Development. Joining from Morgan Stanley, where he spent 12 years leading electronic futures sales and coverage, Gibbons brings nearly two decades of experience in multi-asset execution. He has previously held senior roles at Goldman Sachs, focusing on electronic derivatives markets and execution strategies.

Based in New York, Gibbons reports to Marianna Rayetskyy, Global Head of Listed Derivatives. In this new role, he is responsible for driving Liquidnet’s global expansion strategy for listed derivatives. His remit includes deepening client relationships across various geographies and asset classes, while identifying emerging trading opportunities within the futures and options markets.

Throughout his career, Gibbons has demonstrated expertise in the adoption of algorithmic execution and Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA) tools. At Liquidnet, he will leverage this technical background to scale the firm’s listed derivatives offering. This appointment underscores Liquidnet’s commitment to strengthening its electronic trading capabilities and expanding its footprint within the global cross-asset landscape.

Frankfurt Stock Exchange and Eurex Deutschland Elect Exchange Council Leadership

Following the rotational elections in December 2025, the Exchange Councils of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FWB) and Eurex Deutschland have held their constituent meetings to appoint leadership for the new three-year term. Both boards serve as supervisory bodies, responsible for appointing exchange management and overseeing the implementation of rules and regulations.

The FWB Exchange Council re-elected Matthias Zieschang, Executive Director at Fraport AG, as Chairman, a position he has held since 2020. Georg Stocker, CEO of DekaBank, remains Deputy Chairman. New additions to the 16-member FWB council include Dominik Heuer of Finovesta GmbH and Tobias Löschmann of Amundi Deutschland GmbH.

At Eurex Deutschland, Tobias Vogel, CEO of UBS Europe SE, was re-elected as Chairman of the 17-member council. Christoph Hock of Union Investment continues his role as Deputy Chairman. The council also welcomed Benon Janos, CFO of flatexDEGIRO AG, as a new member for the current term.

Genesis Global Announces Executive Leadership Appointments to Align Product and Technology

Genesis Global has made several executive leadership appointments aimed at integrating product strategy, technological innovation, and client delivery. Tej Sidhu, previously the Chief Technology Officer, has been named President and Chief Product Officer. In this expanded role, Sidhu will oversee go-to-market functions and product strategy, continuing his tenure on the Executive Committee and reporting directly to the CEO. He brings significant industry experience to the position, having served as CTO and head of R&D at Calypso for 16 years prior to joining Genesis in 2022.

In addition to Sidhu’s appointment, two internal leaders have been promoted to the Executive Committee. Shahin Askari, who joined the firm in 2023, has been named Chief Platform and Architecture Officer. He is now responsible for strategy and technology investments regarding the Genesis Application Platform, specifically focusing on architecture and AI capabilities. Andrew Rendell, a member of the team since 2021 and formerly VP of Platform Engineering, has been promoted to Chief Engineering Officer. Rendell will lead application delivery, DevOps, and operational excellence.

These changes finalise the composition of the Genesis Executive Committee, which now includes CEO James Harrison, Sidhu, Askari, and Rendell, alongside Carrie Mathieson (VP, People) and Fergal Magee (VP, Financial Planning & Analysis). The restructured leadership team is designed to streamline how the firm builds and supports solutions for its capital markets clients.

Laura Bayley Appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Eurex Clearing AG

Eurex Clearing AG is to appoint Laura Bayley to its Executive Board as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 June 2026. Bayley transitions to the role from SIX Group, where she has served as Head of Clearing Services and CEO of SIX x-clear AG since 2022. Her appointment brings extensive leadership experience in financial market infrastructure, specifically within the European clearing landscape.

During her tenure at SIX, Bayley oversaw significant regulatory strategy and legal initiatives, including major integration projects involving SIX x-clear and BME Clearing. She currently represents the organisation on several influential industry bodies, holding seats on the SWIFT Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of the European Association of CCP Clearing Houses (EACH).

Bayley’s professional background is rooted in law and governance, having developed critical regulatory frameworks for the clearing sector. Before joining SIX in 2016, she practised at a prominent Swiss law firm. She holds a dual degree in Law and Chinese Studies, providing a robust academic foundation for her new role leading one of the world’s major central counterparties.

Taskize Appoints Ben Pielow as Senior Sales Executive

Taskize, the Euroclear-owned investment operations platform, has announced the return of Ben Pielow as Senior Sales Executive. Based in London, Pielow is tasked with driving global growth for the fintech firm. He returns to the company with nearly 20 years of experience in market infrastructure, having previously served as Taskize’s head of new business sales for four years.

Pielow joins from Genesis Global, where he was Director of Strategic Accounts. His career in the fintech and capital markets sectors includes significant roles at Smart Communications, Duco, and SmartStream Technologies. His background is defined by a strong focus on sales strategy and client development, particularly through his previous work with tier-one custodian banks.

In his new role, Pielow will leverage this extensive industry expertise to expand Taskize’s international footprint. His appointment highlights the company’s commitment to strengthening its leadership team as it continues to scale its collaboration services within the financial services industry.

Trading Technologies Appoints Reena Raichura as Chief Product Officer

Trading Technologies International, Inc. (TT) has promoted Reena Raichura to Senior Vice President and Chief Product Officer. Raichura, who previously served as Managing Director of Core Platform Product Management since joining the firm in May 2024, will relocate from Singapore to TT’s Chicago headquarters. Reporting to Jason Shaffer, she is responsible for driving the firm’s platform strategy and overseeing product planning and go-to-market execution.

With over 25 years of experience in capital markets and technology, Raichura has held senior positions at major institutions including J.P. Morgan, ION Fidessa, and Exane BNP Paribas. She is a recognized industry figure, having been named “Fintech Person of the Year” in 2023, and currently serves as a Non-Executive Director at the FTSE 250 firm Alfa Financial Software Holdings PLC.

Raichura holds a Master of Science in Information, Systems and Technology from City St. George’s, University of London. Her appointment is intended to strengthen TT’s product discipline as the company continues to evolve its global capital markets technology platform.

ClearToken Strengthens Leadership Team with Senior Executive Appointments

ClearToken, the digital financial market infrastructure provider, has appointed Mark Williamson as Chief Commercial Officer and Chris Smith as Chief Operating Officer. These additions to the leadership team follow the recent hires of a Group Chief Risk Officer and Chief Legal Officer, marking a significant expansion of the firm’s executive capabilities as it transitions toward live service operations.

Mark Williamson joins with 35 years of experience in banking and digital transformation, having previously served as Global Head of FX & Precious Metals and Digital Assets at HSBC. In his new role, he will oversee product management, sales, marketing, and strategy. Chris Smith, who transitions to COO after helping shape the company’s regulatory foundations, brings 25 years of expertise in post-trade operations. His background includes serving as Interim COO of LME Clear, and he will now lead ClearToken’s operational delivery and execution.

These appointments follow a period of rapid growth for the firm at the end of 2025, during which it secured FCA authorisation, partnered with Nasdaq for technology, and launched its CT Settle platform. The company is currently progressing through the formal application process to become an authorised Central Counterparty (CCP) under Bank of England supervision, aiming to provide traditional clearing and settlement standards for the digital asset market.

ClearToken Appoints Kristi Tange as Group Chief Risk Officer and Clare Weaver as Chief Legal Officer

ClearToken has announced two significant appointments to its Senior Leadership Team to strengthen its risk and legal functions. Kristi Tange has been named Group Chief Risk Officer, where she will oversee governance, risk, compliance, and regulatory relations. Tange brings nearly 30 years of experience from Goldman Sachs, having worked across the US, UK, and Japan. Her background includes serving as Global Head of Operational Risk and Resilience, where she led strategic improvements to UK resilience programmes, as well as holding senior roles in recovery planning and enterprise risk.

Clare Weaver has been appointed Chief Legal Officer, having previously served as ClearToken’s Head of Legal & Regulatory and Company Secretary since the firm’s inception in 2023. Weaver will now lead the Group’s legal affairs and provide strategic advisory support to the CEO and Boards. With over 20 years of experience in corporate, commercial, and fintech law, she previously established the legal function for the Nomura Digital Office and served as the founding interim Chief Legal Officer of Laser Digital.

BMLL Appoints Karen King as Head of Sales (APAC)

BMLL has appointed Karen King as Head of Sales (APAC), based in Hong Kong. King will be responsible for expanding the company’s client base and implementing growth strategies across the Asia Pacific region. She brings over two decades of experience in financial services and data solutions, having previously served as Managing Director at S&P Global Market Intelligence and working in Prime Brokerage at Goldman Sachs.

The appointment aligns with BMLL’s recent acquisition by Nordic Capital and a period of significant data coverage expansion. Over the last 14 months, the company has added data from major exchanges including Shanghai, Bombay, NSE India, Korea, and New Zealand. This expansion enables market participants to compare venues globally and analyse full order book data to assess market quality and liquidity provider performance.

SOLVE Promotes Sourav Srimal to Chief Growth Officer

SOLVE, a provider of pre-trade data and predictive pricing for fixed income markets, has promoted Sourav Srimal to the newly created position of Chief Growth Officer (CGO). In this executive role, Srimal is tasked with guiding the company’s strategic product roadmap and overseeing both organic and inorganic growth initiatives. He will also focus on expanding the firm’s network of integration partners while continuing to provide high-level direction for SOLVE’s private credit offerings to meet demand from asset managers and institutional investors.

Srimal previously served as Senior Vice President of Private Credit Solutions, having joined SOLVE following the 2022 acquisition of Advantage Data. During his tenure, he played a key role in integrating acquired platforms, including Advantage Data and Best Credit Data, and helped establish the company’s global operations in the Philippines. His specific expertise encompasses credit data management and product development, having previously architected analytics capabilities for bank loans and private credit.