Portware, a provider of global multi-asset trading solutions, has made a number of senior management changes. Alfred Eskandar has been appointed CEO, while Scott DePetris, currently COO, takes on the additional role of president. Founders Eric Goldberg and Ary Khatchikian will chair the newly formed board.
Eskandar joins Portware from Liquidnet, the global institutional trading network, where he was a founding employee. Most recently he served as head of U.S. Equities. Previously, he was head of marketing for the firm and later became global head of corporate strategy, overseeing all strategic initiatives, alliances and investments.
He also led Liquidnets acquisition of broker-dealer Miletus Trading, and served as its president and CEO.
Alfreds creativity and strategic thinking is amongst the best in the industry, and he is a proven leader, says Goldberg. These traits and his impressive track record helping companies dominate their market and maximize their growth potential make him a perfect fit with the Portware vision and culture, and we couldnt be more thrilled to have him on our team.
DePetris has held several key roles within the firm before becoming president and COO. His talent as a business manger and organizational leader will be invaluable as we forge ahead into new markets and asset classes, Khatchikian says.
Eskandar adds: Ary, Eric and their team are pioneers in trading automation. Together, they have built a truly impressive global business by delivering highly customizable and sophisticated solutions to the worlds largest and most demanding institutions. Our new cloud platform now enables institutions of all sizes, from around the world, to benefit from Portwares ingenuity faster while still receiving the exceptional customer service that has become Portwares hallmark. This is an exciting time in the companys history, and Im honored to be part of it.
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