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TNS Appoints Levent Mehmet as Managing Director for Asia Pacific
Transaction Network Services (TNS) has appointed Levent Mehmet as Managing Director for its Financial Markets business in the Asia Pacific region. Based in Singapore, Mehmet is responsible for overseeing the company’s regional strategy, sales operations, and client engagement. His leadership will cover established teams in Japan, Hong Kong, and Singapore, while also supporting the company’s broader client base across markets including China, India, and Southeast Asia.
Mehmet joins TNS with over 25 years of experience in financial market data and infrastructure. He previously spent 17 years at ICE Data Services, where he played a central role in expanding the firm’s regional footprint. His career also includes professional tenures with SIX and Bloomberg across Europe and the Middle East, providing him with extensive international expertise in connectivity and market infrastructure.
The appointment strengthens TNS’s regional leadership as it continues to provide connectivity and infrastructure services to global financial markets. By leveraging Mehmet’s background in business expansion and market data, the company aims to enhance its presence and service delivery across diverse jurisdictions, including Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines.
SimCorp Appoints Debbie Townley as Chief People Officer
SimCorp, the global financial technology firm, has appointed Debbie Townley as its new Chief People Officer, effective 1 March 2026. Reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer Peter Sanderson, Townley will oversee the company’s global People & Culture strategy. She joins the leadership team to support SimCorp’s current phase of organisational transformation.
Townley succeeds Marlene Nyholm Voss, who has moved into a senior leadership role as Managing Director of People & Culture at Deutsche Börse Group. Based in London, Townley brings 18 years of international experience across the UK and US, having held senior human resources positions at major financial institutions including BlackRock and Brooks Macdonald.
Prior to joining SimCorp, she served as Chief People Officer at GAM Investments. An alumna of the University of Oxford, Townley holds a BA (Honours) in Politics, Philosophy and Economics. Her appointment is intended to strengthen the firm’s talent management and cultural development as it scales its operations within the fintech sector.
Broadridge Appoints Frank Troise as President of Global Capital Markets
Broadridge Financial Solutions has announced the immediate appointment of Frank Troise as President of Global Capital Markets. Reporting to Tom Carey, President of Global Technology & Operations, Troise will join the company’s Executive Leadership Team. This leadership transition occurs as the industry experiences a significant convergence of trading, financing, and post-trade services across both traditional and digital financial ecosystems.
Since joining the firm in 2024 as Head of Trading and Connectivity Solutions, Troise has been instrumental in enhancing Broadridge’s platform capabilities. His work has focused on driving strategic growth and expanding front-office offerings, specifically within execution management, analytics, and algorithmic trading.
Troise brings extensive executive experience to the role, having previously served as CEO of Pico Quantitative Trading and ITG. His background also includes leading J.P. Morgan’s global Execution Services business, where he managed cross-asset trading operations. His appointment is intended to strengthen Broadridge’s position as a provider of integrated technology solutions for global capital markets.
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.