Former ETX Capital, Ariel COO Simon Cox Lands at Acenden Limited

Former Ariel Communications and ETX Capital Executive Simon Cox has landed at Acenden Limited as its newest UK-based Project Manager, according to information made public on his LinkedIn profile.

In his new role at Acenden Limited, Mr. Cox will focus on managing IT projects and business change projects, where he will also ensure the oversight of risk, budget and resource allocation. The role is Mr. Cox’s latest foray into management, following a brief respite from the industry earlier this year for personal reasons.

Mr. Cox has been a mainstay in the financial industry for over a decade, heading such firms as Ariel Communications and ETX Capital. His most recent position prior to Acenden Limited was ETX’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), following the Acquisition of Ariel Communications in 2014.

Before that, Mr. Cox held a number of senior roles at Ariel Communications, including Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for nearly two years between 2013-2015, as well as a five-year stint as its COO dating back to 2007. Alternatively, Mr. Cox has also worked in similar roles at the theAppStudio360 as both its COO and CEO, Ariel Communications’ sister company and toolkit provider for iPhone apps.

Acenden Limited is a mortgage solutions servicing company in the UK authorized and recognized by the country’s paramount regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ).