Optiver has appointed Lance Braunstein as Global Chief Technology Officer, effective May 1, 2025. Braunstein will join as a member of the Executive Committee and Partner, based in the New York office. In this newly-created role, reporting to CEO Jan Boomaars, he will drive a unified global technology strategy across business lines and regions, working closely with regional CTOs. Most recently, Braunstein served as Head of Aladdin Engineering at BlackRock, overseeing the design, product management, development and operation of the firm’s investment management technology platform. He has also held senior technology leadership roles at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley.
Ryan Mitchell has been promoted to Senior Managing Director Coda Markets at Global Liquidity Partners. In his new role, Mitchell will oversee all daily operations for Coda, reporting directly to Tim Lang, CEO. Also joining Coda Markets in key sales and operations roles are Zack Wilezol and Chris Barrus.
Billy Obregon has been appointed Head Private Clients Americas and CEO of Vontobel Swiss Financial Advisers (SFA), effective March 1, 2025. Based in New York, he brings over 20 years of experience in the financial industry, most recently from his position at Deutsche Bank, where he was responsible for covering U.S. and Latin American clients.
Clearwater Analytics has added Yuriy Shterk as Global Head of Alternatives. Shterk brings a wealth of expertise and client experience from his 25-year career in the capital markets. He has held leadership roles driving product and solution innovation for the private markets, derivatives, and the broader alternative assets market. Prior to joining Clearwater, Shterk served as Chief Product Officer at Allvue Systems, where he was responsible for growing product lines and revenue streams for private markets.
Quantexa has appointed Stuart Riley to its board of directors. Riley, who currently serves as Group Chief Information Officer at HSBC and as a member of its Group Operating Committee, will replace current board member Colin Bell. As Group CIO at HSBC, Riley leads the bank’s global technology strategy, driving innovative, resilient, and customer-focused digital solutions.
Chatham Financial has appointed Lorelei Lenzen as Chief Marketing Officer. Lenzen is an accomplished marketing executive with more than 25 years of experience. She brings a proven track record of leading brand evolution and client engagement at global organizations in the financial services sector, including BNY, Enfusion, EY, and the New York Stock Exchange.
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