FXSpotStream hires CME’s EBS chief Jeff Ward as CEO
The Board of LiquidityMatch LLC has announced the appointment of Jeff Ward as permanent Chief Executive Officer of LiquidityMatch and its subsidiaries, including its multibank FX price streaming services provider unit FXSpotStream. Jeff will assume the CEO role effective January 1, 2024.
Jeff Ward joins FXSpotStream from CME Group, where he is currently Global Head of EBS, a role he has filled since 2019. Jeff originally joined EBS in May 2005, and has held several senior leadership roles during his tenure with the company.
“Following an extensive and rigorous search, the Board is highly confident that Jeff’s exceptional leadership skills, strategic insights and deep industry knowledge make him the ideal choice to drive the company’s continued growth, as well as strengthen its partnerships and build key new relationships,” said Mark Meredith, Board Chair.
The Board said it also wishes to thank Tom San Pietro for his strong, highly capable leadership as interim CEO over the past eight months. Tom will continue to serve as interim CEO through the end of the year and will continue thereafter in his existing capacity as Chief Technology Officer.