Financial markets tech provider Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) has announced the appointment of Ken MacHarg as Managing Director, Global Head of Futures and Options Trading, effective June 23, further enhancing leadership for its next generation Futures and Options (F&O) platform.

Ken MacHarg joins Broadridge with deep expertise in execution and clearing of global futures and options. He will lead the commercial strategy and initiatives for Broadridge’s F&O platform, a comprehensive Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution that provides global, order and execution management capabilities for futures commission merchants (FCMs) and agency brokers. MacHarg will be based in New York and report to Frank Troise, President of Broadridge Trading & Connectivity Solutions.

“We are thrilled to welcome Ken to the Broadridge Trading and Connectivity Solutions team at such a transformative moment for our Futures & Options platform,” said Frank Troise. “We have a strong F&O business and are committed to building for the future with a team and platform that matches the ambition and sophistication of our clients. “Ken will play a pivotal role in accelerating innovation, enhancing flexibility, and delivering a consistent, high-performance client experience our clients expect across global markets.”

Ken MacHarg has a proven track record of delivering innovative cutting-edge solutions for sell-side firms. He joins Broadridge from J.P. Morgan Securities, where he worked for the past 15 years serving as Managing Director, Global Head of Futures Execution Product and Head of North America Futures and Derivative Clearing. He has also held various senior-level positions at Barclays Capital/Lehman Brothers.

“I’m excited to build on the strong foundation of Broadridge’s order and execution management capabilities,” said Ken MacHarg. “The F&O platform’s modular and flexible deployment capabilities are a powerful step forward for the industry, and I look forward to collaborating with our clients and teams to drive continued growth, operational excellence, and innovation in the listed futures and options marketplace.”

The company added that this appointment is part of Broadridge’s commitment to deliver comprehensive solutions to help simplify and optimize trading for the FCM community as the market adapts to regulatory changes and evolving client needs.