ACTIV Financial appoints industry veterans
First Published Tuesday, 9 June 2009 from Automated Trader : Algo Appointments News
ACTIV Financial appoints MD for North American Sales, and VP of professional services
Scott Hall, managing director of sales, North America, ACTIV Financial.: “I am very excited to join at this pivotal time as the firm expands its market data coverage and delivery options, introduces next-level services and continues to advance our technology.”
ACTIV Financial, a supplier of fully managed low-latency market data solutions has announced the appointment of two industry veterans to support its growth as a solutions provider. Scott Hall, managing director of North American sales, and Steve Williams, VP of professional services, join ACTIV.
“We strongly believe that success in the market data space is based on four things: advanced technology, global reach, reliable support and constant innovation,” said Steve McNeany, CEO of ACTIV Financial. “ACTIV continues to invest in quality leaders with proven market data expertise to support our clients with exceptional customer service and a continually improving value proposition.”
“ACTIV's reputation as strong market data and technology experts combined with its client focus and cost-effective approach makes it the best global provider in this space,” said Scott Hall, managing director of sales, North America of ACTIV Financial. “I am very excited to join at this pivotal time as the firm expands its market data coverage and delivery options, introduces next-level services and continues to advance our technology.”
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