The London Metal Exchange (LME) today announced the appointment of Martine Bond and Dan Wray as Independent Non-Executive Directors of the Board.

Martine Bond has more than 30 years of leadership experience across global financial markets, exchanges and regulated financial services. A former senior executive at State Street and Morgan Stanley, she led global electronic trading businesses spanning FX, fixed income and money markets.

Martine Bond currently serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director of Clarksons plc, Chair of State Street Partnered Trading UK Limited, and a Non-Executive Director of Fogo Foundation.

She holds a degree in Business Management from the Queensland University of Technology.

Dan Wray is an experienced technology and business leader with more than 25 years of experience in financial markets. A commercially focused technologist, he brings extensive expertise in technology strategy, software delivery, digital transformation and market infrastructure. He most recently served as Group Chief Information Officer at TP ICAP and previously held senior technology leadership roles at RBS, including Head of Derivatives Trading Technology.

Dan Wray holds a Master’s degree in Physics from Durham University.

Commenting on the appointments, John Williamson, LME Chairman, said:

“I am delighted to welcome Martine and Dan to the Board. Together, they bring a wealth of experience spanning financial markets, market infrastructure, technology and governance.

“Martine’s extensive leadership experience across electronic trading, exchanges and regulated financial services, combined with her current board and chair roles, will bring a valuable perspective to the LME. Dan’s experience in technology, digital transformation and market infrastructure will add further depth to the Board as the LME continues to develop its markets and services in response to the evolving needs of the global metals industry.

“Their appointments further enhance the breadth of expertise on the Board and will support the LME in delivering its strategic priorities, maintaining robust governance and continuing to provide trusted, efficient and transparent markets for participants around the world.”