IEX Group, Inc. (IEX), which operates the Investors Exchange, today announced that it has hired Andrea Ledford as Chief People Officer (CPO) and Kate Gunning as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective immediately. Ms. Ledford joins IEX following 12 years at NCR, most recently as Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer, and was named Chief Human Resources Officer of the Year byHRO Today. Ms. Gunning joins IEX following six years at J.P. Morgan, most recently as Executive Director, Global Head of Brand for J.P. Morgan Asset Management, and was named one of Brand Innovators 40 Under 40 Brand Marketers.
As CPO, Ms. Ledford will shape and lead IEXs strategy to develop, retain, and attract top talent. She will also design and implement learning and development, manager training and coaching, and employee engagement programs.
IEX has a compelling strategy of driving innovation and helping provide a fairer opportunity in the financial markets for everyday companies and investors, said Ms. Ledford. I look forward to working with this talented group of people by creating a culture and programs that enable them to achieve their goals now and in the future.
As CMO, Ms. Gunning will lead brand strategy, marketing, and communications for both IEX and the Investors Exchange. She will be responsible for broadening and amplifying the IEX brand, as well as for expanding awareness of the high quality of trading and liquidity offered on the Investors Exchange and groundbreaking innovations such as IEX Cloud. Ms. Gunning will also partner with Bill Guinan, IEXs Head of Business Development, to more closely integrate the sales and marketing functions.
Joining IEX at such a pivotal moment is the opportunity of a lifetime, said Ms. Gunning. This company has made such a positive impact on capital markets, and I am excited to help communicate that story within our industry and beyond.
Ms. Ledford will report to Mr. Katsuyama. Ms. Gunning will report to Sara Furber, IEX Chief Financial Officer.
