Skyler Technology, a company of ultra-low latency market data software, adds industry veteran, Mark Ford to its management team.
With over twenty-five years of experience in the financial services industry, Mark Ford brings his vast experience to Skyler as a Global Products Director.
Ford will be taking on a dual role, reporting to Valerie Bannert-Thurner, Ph.D. Managing Director of Skyler Technology Europe, Ltd. with responsibility for European product definition and implementation, and reporting to Steve Cooper, Skyler CEO, with responsibility for Global Product Strategy for all of Skyler’s products worldwide.
Ford joins Skyler Technology from London Stock Exchange’s Proquote, where he was Chief Operating Officer. Prior to the London Stock Exchange, Ford held several posts with Reuters including positions based in the UK, Switzerland and California.
“Mark’s remarkable technical and marketing experience with Financial Markets in Europe, North America and Asia will greatly enhance Skyler’s ability to meet and exceed the markets needs,” says Valerie Banner-Thurner. “He is a great match for the company, as his skill-set complements the current management team and his knowledge of the industry is outstanding.”
“I am very excited to join the dynamic and talented team at Skyler, with its great product line using the latest technology, and I look forward to bringing my expertise in the industry to the company,” says Ford.
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